Daryl Hall Apr 2026

Hall sued Oates in November 2023 to block Oates from selling his share of their joint venture, Whole Oats Enterprises , to the music publishing company Primary Wave. Hall characterized the move as the "ultimate partnership betrayal," alleging that Oates negotiated the sale in secret.

The dispute was handled through private arbitration. On August 11, 2025, lawyers for Hall filed a notice of voluntary dismissal, confirming that a final judgment had been reached in arbitration. Daryl Hall

The legal feud between the Hall & Oates bandmates, which began in late 2023, was officially settled in . Hall sued Oates in November 2023 to block