Automattic staff walk with severance over WP Engine feud
Briefly

Mullenweg believes WP Engine has exploited WordPress without giving back, leading him to seek a licensing agreement that involved revenue sharing or developer contributions.
After failed negotiations, Mullenweg's aggressive tactics included blocking WP Engine's access to updates, which sparked backlash from the community and culminated in a lawsuit.
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