I don't fully understand the situation. This statement [1] seems to indicate that Nova doesn't have to open-source it:

> Cliff: Branch owns Nova completely and Kevin has no access to it in any way at all. So no, he can't re-brand, keep coding and go forward. That's a breach of contract on his behalf.

...but this post says they are obligated to:

> Cliff: Much more to it than word of mouth. There's a contract as well.

[1] https://infosec.exchange/@cliffwade/115168015274422682

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croes 5 days ago | parent [-]

Branch being obliged to open source it, doesn’t mean Kevin could simply took matters into his own hands

Two breaches of contract don‘t make a right

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selcuka 5 days ago | parent [-]

I'm not saying he should. Just trying to understand the issue.

Apparently there are two conflicting contracts (or two sections within one contract), and Branch is counting on the fact that Branch can go after Kevin but Kevin can't/won't. Or maybe the contract is clear, but Kevin just doesn't want to burn the ships.

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croes 5 days ago | parent [-]

They aren’t conflicting.

Branch is obliged to open source the Launcher.

That’s it.

An employee of a company just isn’t allowed to do it on his own.

If a company refuses to pay a bill that it should pay, then one of its accountants cannot simply transfer money.

	▲	selcuka 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		That makes sense, thanks.