ICANN Weekly Newsletter
News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
http://www.icann.org Week ending 7 August 2009
Announcements This Week
GNSO Fast Flux Hosting Working Group Publishes Final Report
The Fast Flux Hosting Working Group has just submitted its final report to the GNSO Council.
7 August 2009
Lead Networks Files for Arbitration
On Friday, 24 July 2009, Lead Networks Domains Pvt. Ltd. ("Lead Networks") began the process of commencing an arbitration proceeding with the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") challenging ICANN’s decision to allow the RAA to expire without renewal because of Lead Networks’ failure to comply with the requirements of its RAA.
5 August 2009
Apply Now For GNSO Council Non Commercial Seats
This month the ICANN Board is accepting Statements of Interest from
members of the non commercial community who would like to volunteer for
three new positions and potentially serve as full GNSO Councilors
for the next two years.
5 August 2009
Results of Domain Name Front Running Study
In an attempt to contribute to community discussion regarding domain
name front running, ICANN commissioned a study to assess the occurrence
of domain name front running.
4 August 2009
Public Comment: Proposed Bylaw Amendments Related to GNSO Restructuring (Version 2)
Implementation of the GNSO Improvements process requires the amendment of a substantial number of the ICANN Bylaws to reflect new GNSO structures, processes and mechanisms. A packaged set of draft Bylaws and additional Staff recommendations (Version 2) was posted for Public review and comment so that the ICANN Board can move forward with Bylaw amendments as soon as practicable.
3 August 2009
Upcoming Events
25 - 30 October 2009: 36th International Public ICANN Meeting - Seoul, South Korea
7 - 12 March 2010: 37th International Public ICANN Meeting - Nairobi, Kenya
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