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News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

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Announcements This Week

GNSO Fast Flux Hosting Working Group Publishes Final Report

7 August 2009 | The Fast Flux Hosting Working Group has just submitted its final report to the GNSO Council.

Lead Networks Files for Arbitration

5 August 2009 | 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.

Apply Now For GNSO Council Non Commercial Seats

5 August 2009 | 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.

Results of Domain Name Front Running Study

4 August 2009 | 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.

Public Comment: Proposed Bylaw Amendments Related to GNSO Restructuring (Version 2)

3 August 2009 | 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.

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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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Strategic Plan, July 2007 - June 2010

Adopted FY10 Operating Plan and Budget [PDF, 1.47 MB]

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