MAJOR UPDATE: POZ Exclusive: A Day To Remember Win Ruling Against Victory Records

A Day To Remember and Victory Records were set to meet in court today for a verdict that would decide whether or not fans would see and hear the release of Common Courtesy on October 8th. PropertyOfZack has received word from trusted sources however that that the court hearing was postponed to a date that has not yet been set.

It is unclear when both parties will meet in court again (though the band does have an off date from the House Party Tour on October 7th), and what exactly that means for the release of the long-awaited album. It is believed that if the court does not make a decision before October 8th, that the album will not be released on its set date.

POZ is actively checking with our sources and we are also monitoring court and public records for more information, but for now you can read our earlier coverage with Victory Records’ lawyer (via AltPress), original statements from the band and label issued upon the public discovery of the lawsuit, our original rundown of the lawsuit, and more below!

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A Day To Remember’s original statement on lawsuit:

A Day To Remember would like to make it clear that they did not announce nor seek any attention regarding their ongoing suit with Victory Records. This information has been public record since May of 2011 and they have no intention of speaking publicly or disparagingly regarding their disagreement with Victory. A Day To Remember will continue to release music for their fans and are looking forward to touring in 2012.

Victory Records’ original statement on lawsuit:

Recent reports of claims filed by the Victory artist A Day to Remember (ADTR) in litigation presently pending in US District Court in the Northern District of Illinois (a case that was just transferred from Nashville upon Victory’s successful motion based upon improper venue) have misleadingly stated that the principal issue in the case concerns the payment of royalties. The lawsuit, filed shortly after the band hired new management, is really about the band’s refusal to fulfill their 5-album contractual commitment to Victory and their newfound desire to move to a major label. Recycled and often apocryphal stories of misguided and unsuccessful attempts by a few Victory bands to jump ship from the label that put them on the map have one common truthful thread; they always end badly for the band. In those cases, the bands eventually seek reconciliation and often ask to return to the Victory fold after having been disappointed by their post-Victory experiences. Victory is confident that this dispute will be resolved to the satisfaction of both the band and Victory, and that ADTR will continue to deliver great music to Victory in the coming years. Victory continues to honor its commitment to ADTR by placing its significant resources behind the band’s current album, What Separates Me From You, which continues to climb the charts and meet or exceed Victory’s expectations. The band, in the meantime, has enjoyed the benefits of the hundreds of thousands of dollars in record royalties generated from their album sales, which Victory accounts for in full compliance with its contract. Victory’s job remains the same- work hard, sell records and abide by our agreements.

Original POZ rundown of the lawsuit: