Daryl Hall And John Oates Bitter Legal Dispute Resolved In Arbitration

Daryl Hall and John Oates have privately resolved their bitter legal dispute over Oates’ attempted sale of his stake in their creative partnership, Whole Oats Enterprises (WOE), after an acrimonious public feud in 2023. Court filings reveal their claims were adjudicated through arbitration, leading to a voluntary dismissal of the case, though details remain confidential. The conflict arose when Hall, 78, accused Oates, 77, of secretly negotiating with music publisher Primary Wave to sell his half without approval, fearing it would harm their joint assets, including trademarks and royalties. Oates denied Hall’s accusations, expressing disappointment over the public fallout, while emphasizing his commitment to protecting their brand. The resolution ends a highly publicized rift between the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo known for Billboard chart-topping hits like “Maneater” and “Private Eyes.” (Rolling Stone)