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Originally Posted by PerfectMartini
I'm sorry I've demonstrated such a low comprehension of how the world of business works.
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No, that's not how business works. Proper business defines the conditions, expectations and definitions clearly. Nothing is left to chance, nothing is left for inference. That's a sure ticket to a lengthy and expensive civil case.
These two have some "guru" understanding that they will deal with each other with a degree of integrity. But that is not how business operates.
I've been employed by a global corporation for 11 years and I'm closer to executives and high level management then I really care to be. I'm not a fan of big business, but I am caught up in it for a living. I've learned a few things about what they will do and how they protect themselves.
If Alwyn and Lyle had wanted to do it proper with the least amount of hassle, they would have each had copyright lawyers working out the details of permission and credit.