Former ICANN chairman notes some surprises today, but says he's still digesting all of the data. Peter Dengate Thrush was chairman of ICANN's board when it finally approved the new top level domain plan. Now he's with Top Level Domain Holdings (TLDH), ... Continue Reading1 Comment
ICANN’s Peter Dengate Thrush Problem
· Policy & LawConflict of interest, whether real or imagined, looks bad for ICANN as it faces fresh criticism over its new TLD plans. ICANN has a problem. As criticism mounts against its approval of the new top level domain name program, some groups are pointing ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Former ICANN Chairman Joins Minds + Machines
· Policy & LawPeter Dengate Thrush joins publicly traded company poised to profit from new top level domain names. That was quick. Less than a month after pushing through a vote approving the new top level domain name program at his last meeting as ICANN ... Continue Reading1 Comment
ICA Requests Action on Czech Arbitration Court Policy Changes
· Policy & LawInternet Commerce Association wants ICANN to act quickly on move by UDRP provider. Internet Commerce Association counsel Philip Corwin has sent a letter (pdf) to ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom and Chairman of the Board Peter Dengate-Thrush asking it to act on ... Continue Reading9 Comments