Startups thrive on speed, trust, and big visions. But when relationships fray or leadership changes, what once felt like “we’ll figure it out later” can turn into a multi‑year legal nightmare. A recent case—AlSayer v. OmniX Labs (SDNY 2025)—is a stark reminder of what happens when founders rely on verbal understandings, blurred lines, and undocumented expectations. The court ultimately sided with the founder, concluding there was an implied agreement. But make no mistake: expensive…
