Interesting stuff. I reviewed the timeline. Though the partnership was under review previously, the theft accusation happened on Oct. 6. The contract was not terminated until Oct 22. Would this make any difference, do you think, or did the review somehow contaminate the termination?

That would defend a defamation claim. This is different. You can certainly sign your rights away to say things, even if they are true. Just look at the contracts Mr. Weinstein had women sign.

You would be really disscusted bi >!/jk!< how awful my posts are before I check them.

Well, for for a start, accusing Adidas of theft could be seen to damage it's good name and reputation. That is certainly the type of speech could be proscribed by a morals clause.

There is probably a Morales clause and they want to use it to avoid having to pay out to close the contract. It seems to me the probe is so that they can claim they gave Mr. West due process.