I am going on the assumption that Claude and Gene are still connected through IWS, maybe more.
total speculation on my part, but i believe claude smith and newton are not only not in business together but are at odds big time!! smith was originally on the board of shortstoppers then taken off very quickly after it was formed ! the web release and the DISCLAMER on the new iws web site saying this IS THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE!! smith going with evolutech and the constant rumors throughout the summer about him leaving not under good circumstances!! again this is SPECULATION ONLY!!!!