To make things clear, the new company is in a completely different market, and we would not be competing. Anyways, I don't think I signed a non-compete and didn't see anything about it in our agreement paperwork. We are not based in California.

When you say split the difference in shares, what do you mean? Give back 1/2 my shares? Is there anything I should request in return as far as compensation for the shares? I don't think they are worth anything today.