Daryl Hall has accused his long-time musical partner, John Oates, of a severe breach of their partnership by planning to sell his share of the Hall & Oates joint venture without obtaining Hall's permission. The accusation is part of a court declaration supporting Hall's lawsuit to halt the transaction. The joint venture comprises Hall & Oates trademarks, personal name and likeness rights, record royalty income, and various digital assets, including the duo's website and social media assets.