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But a general release is not a non-criticism clause.

They're not required to sign anything other than a general release of liability when they leave to preserve their rights. They don't have to sign a non-disparagement clause.

But they'd need a very good lawyer to be confident at that time.



And they won’t have that equity available to borrow against to pay for that lawyer either.




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