November 19th 2024.
Angus and Julia Stone, the talented duo of siblings known for their sweet melodies and soulful lyrics, have recently found themselves in a legal battle with their former managers. According to the award-winning musicians, they were taken advantage of and are now seeking restitution for the millions of dollars they claim they are owed.
The disagreement began when the Stones' contract with their London-based agency, TaP Management, was terminated in June of 2023. The pair, who have been making music together since 2006, allege that they were overcharged on commissions for their back-catalogue sales since late 2015. These claims, along with alleged breaches of state laws governing the entertainment industry, were the basis for their lawsuit.
However, due to an "exclusive jurisdiction" clause in their contract, the case could not be heard in their home country of Australia. Instead, it would have to be taken to the High Court of Justice in London, as stated in the agreement. This clause ultimately led to the NSW Court of Appeal permanently staying the lawsuit, despite the Stones' appeal against the decision.
The appeal court found that the Stones had not provided enough evidence to show that their claims could not be entertained in the English court, and that the primary judge had made a mistake in placing the burden on the managers to prove this. In fact, the court determined that the Stones' claims were "not tenable and doomed to fail," and that the exclusive jurisdiction clause must be honored.
Chief Justice Andrew Bell of NSW stated that the disputes between the Stones and their former managers should be heard in accordance with their contractual agreement, and that NSW would be an inappropriate forum for such closely related claims. This decision effectively puts an end to the legal battle, much to the dismay of the Stones.
Despite the disappointment and frustration of the legal proceedings, Angus and Julia Stone continue to make beautiful music together. Their hit single "Big Jet Plane," which has gone platinum multiple times in Australia and the United States, is a testament to their enduring talent and creativity. Fans can keep up with the latest news and updates on the duo's music and legal battles by downloading the 9News app, available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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