I would like your opinion regarding a book contract: I currently have a contract with "Publisher X" to publish a book on search applications. I have been very happy with the editors at Publisher X, but have run into a problem with no compete. Specifically, I wrote a book about Text Mining with "Publisher Y" and even though there is minimal overlap between the two books, the no compete is an issue. Publisher Y...

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Is a verbal offer to do business with someone for a cut of profits enforceable? What if someone verbally opts out and then changes their mind and still wants the cut? If you offer are you obligated to stick with them even if the relationship goes south or they bring little value to the business? I know you're not an attorney, so your opinion please....

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