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Daryl Hall and John Oates Legal Dispute Ends in Arbitration
The move comes two years after Hall sued Oates over his intent to sell his half of their joint venture to Primary Wave.
Daryl Hall and John Oates quietly resolve lawsuit over sale of joint venture. What to know
The lawsuit over a business dispute between the members of the legendary rock duo Hall & Oates ended Aug. 12, court documents show. Hall, who filed the lawsuit against Oates, his wife and a member of Oates' trust in November 2023, dismissed his claims in Davidson County Chancery Court on Aug. 11.
No longer out of touch, Hall & Oates resolve legal dispute
Hitmakers Daryl Hall and John Oates have been tied in a legal knot since 2023, when Oates attempted to sell his stake in the group to the publishing company Primary Wave.
Daryl Hall and John Oates Privately Resolve Legal Feud
Court filings reveal Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their legal spat over Oates' potential sale of his shares of the duo's joint venture.
Daryl Hall and John Oates legal dispute ends, after Hall voluntarily dismisses lawsuit against his former bandmate
Daryl Hall has dismissed his legal claims against John Oates, his partner in hit musical duo Hall and Oates. Legal documents viewed by Entertainment Weekly show that Hall made the move official on Aug.
Legendary rock duo resolves bitter legal feud, but a reunion isn’t likely
While they won’t be reuniting any time soon, it appears Daryl Hall and John Oates have at least resolved their legal battles. As you may or may not remember, Hall sued Oates back in 2023, after his longtime partner attempted to sell his stake in their company,
The ‘Hall & Oates’ Feud’s Gone: Daryl Hall Files for Voluntary Dismissal of Legal Claim
The "Say It Isn't So" era of Hall & Oates is gone after Daryl Hall filed to voluntarily dismiss his legal claim against partner John Oates.

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Biggie Smalls’ catalog acquired weeks after his mother’s death

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The Cars’ Artist Royalties Acquired by Primary Wave Music ... - AOL

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