Using a different example Bone... Some of the best guys around can be the worst criminals. What are the stats on murder? Something like 90% of murderers know their victims...? Not comparing apples to apples with that.
Good guy to one doesn't meant squat to another. Especially if they are buying you drinks. lol Amazing how the outlook improves with 100 proof drinks!
Rule #1 of business. If your people work for you then make it CLEAR they are not to discuss deals... If they don't know that clearly then they can and will usually be looked at as legal agents of the business in a court of law. And some things are just a moral need to make right. When a misunderstanding happens, the person that carries the responsibility of running the business is expected to make it right. Afterall, if your 'agent' doesn't follow up CLEARLY with details and leaves it hang.... Makes some look bad eh?
Why not split the diff and start over? Prosper one another instead of arguing over the rights and wrongs...