First dozen domains from Webfest auction released and Mike Mann's DomainMarket.com teams up with SnapNames. Pre-bidding has opened for the Webfest Live Auction taking place next month at Webfest Global (formerly DOMAINfest). Only a dozen of the ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Here’s what Mike Mann thinks about new TLDs
· UncategorizedHe has an opinion on everything. Here's what he thinks about new TLDs. Last week I published comments from a number of domain industry professionals about what they think new top level domains will mean for domainers. I think I forgot to tell Mike ... Continue Reading29 Comments
Mike Mann Ordered to Transfer 21 Domains to Facebook
· Policy & LawFacebook awarded 21 trademark-infringing domain names. A World Intellectual Property Organization panel has ordered BuyDomains founder Mike Mann and his company Domain Asset Holdings to transfer 21 domain names to social networking site ... Continue Reading13 Comments
Judge Denies DOM Partners Motion to Dismiss Bankruptcy Case
· UncategorizedBankruptcy case to proceed for now. A judge assigned to the bankruptcy case of Sex.com owner Escom, LLC has denied creditor and shareholder DOM Partners' request to dismiss the case. Three companies run by Mike Mann filed an involuntary bankruptcy ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
DOM Partners Fires Back at Mike Mann in Sex.com Case
· Policy & LawCreditor to Sex.com says Mike Mann proves its point. DOM Partners, a creditor and equity investor in Sex.com owner Escom, LLC, has filed a reply (pdf) to Mike Mann's opposition to DOM's motion to dismiss bankruptcy proceedings against Escom. In ... Continue Reading7 Comments
Sex.com Investor: Give Sex.com Domain Name to PETA
· Domain SalesMike Mann plays along with PETA. Sex.com investor Mike Mann is playing along with PETA's request that it get the Sex.com domain name. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) grabbed some publicity earlier this month when it requested ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Sex.com Dirt: Inside Details of What Went Wrong with Sex.com
· Policy & LawNew dirt on Sex.com exposed in court filings. Documents filed in a bankruptcy case involving Sex.com owner Escom, LLC, provide intriguing details into who actually owns Sex.com and what went wrong with the company. DOM Partners, a creditor and an ... Continue Reading3 Comments
First Two (Unofficial) Days at Domain Roundtable
· UncategorizedA weekend of domain festivities in Washington D.C. Domain Roundtable officially kicked off this evening in Washington, D.C. at the Grand Hyatt. But this weekend was filled with unofficial activities for a few of the early arrivers. Saturday evening ... Continue Reading4 Comments