Once exclusive to the federal government, a new plan will make it easier for state and local governments to get .gov domain addresses. [...] Continue reading →

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is having a difficult time shutting down Internet scams because of whois inaccuracies. The FTC said that Registries and Registrars need to do a better job keeping correct domain registration records, but ICANN claims a solution will be difficult. [...] Continue reading →

In February, ICANN released a report, the Lynn Plan, which states that the organization in its current structure does not work and it calls for in depth structural reforms. The Department of Trade and Industry is seeking public input in response to ICANN’s plan for new structure. [...] Continue reading →

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reached a landmark decision in a .info trademark infringement case. INT Media Group, owners of the InternetNews.com trademark, sued Spanish entrepreneur Christian Castresana’s use of InternetNews.info. The company claimed that they attempted to register the domain during the .info sunrise, but says the registration was botched. In the suit, [...] Continue reading →

Congressional representatives have submitted a bill to the House that would “provide criminal penalties for providing false information in registering a domain name on the Internet.” Law enforcement authorities have long been frustrated with the difficulties in tracing Internet perpetrators when their whois information is falsified. The new bill seeks to remedy this situation [...] Continue reading →

Keyword browsing pioneer, RealNames, has shut down their service. The company blames Microsoft for their closure after the software mega-giant declined to renew their contract with the company. [...] Continue reading →