Article: “System Critical Updates Available” by Mr. Sten Lillieström (LinkedIn) It is not uncommon to believe that language is merely a set of arbitrary units that we learn by rote. That is perhaps the legacy view and the common idea. But at the heart of modern Linguistics are hard, unresolved questions about what is actually going on under the hood. And …
ICA Statement on .com Pricing
The Internet Commerce Association has always been at the forefront of the .com pricing issue. In fact, .com pricing was one of the reasons that the ICA was founded in 2006. In 2012, the ICA was instrumental in freezing .com wholesale pricing at $7.85. In 2018, despite the concerted efforts of many in the domain name community including the ICA …
ICA Member Meeting 2025
As we get closer to the ICA Annual Member Meeting, our excitement is growing! We’re thrilled to see so many of our members already registered and eager to participate in what promises to be a fantastic event. This meeting is more than just a gathering; it’s an opportunity for us to come together as a community, share insights, and help …
ICA AMA with Alan Shiflett
The next ICA AMA with Alan Shiflett from GoDaddy is happening tomorrow, Friday, August 16th, at 1:30 PM Eastern. All ICA memebers are welcome to attend. Alan Shiflett brings a wealth of experience from his 15-year journey at GoDaddy, where he’s been dedicated to serving Domain Investor clients. Most recently, Alan led the Sales and Support Teams for Afternic, Domain …
Challenging UDRP Awards in an ACPA Action by Gerald M. Levine
Gerald M. Levine, Esq. is a UDRP Panelist and counsel, and is the author of the Domain Name Arbitration, A Practical Guide to Asserting and Defending Claims of Cybersquatting (2019). His new book, Clash of Trademarks and Domain Names on the Internet is now available. He also has an upcoming book with David Weslow on the ACPA. CHALLENGING UDRP AWARDS IN AN …
The Levine Lecture by Tony Willoughby – Recording Available!
We are excited to share that the recording of the inaugural Levine Lecture is now available online for you to watch at your convenience. Whether you were able to join us live or not, you can now revisit this insightful event. The lecture was a great success, with nearly 80 attendees reflecting the high interest in the topic. We were …
Exclusive AMA with Matt Barrie, CEO of Escrow.com
We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive ICA AMA with Matt Barrie, CEO of Escrow.com and Freelancer.com. The AMA will take place on Monday July 22nd 8 pm NYC time/Tuesday July 23rd 10 am Sydney time. Matt is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology expert, leading Escrow.com and Freelancer.com. Escrow.com recently re-joined the ICA, and we are thrilled to have them re-engage …
Get your Ticket and Book Your Stay for the 2025 Annual Member Meeting!
We are excited to announce that tickets for the ICA Annual Member Meeting 2025 are now available for purchase at the Early Bird Rate of $399! Buy your tickets now as the Early Bird Rate ends on July 31st. This year we have negotiated special rates at both the Hilton and the Conrad. Take your pick of hotel and benefit …
How to Lose a UDRP Case
How to Lose a UDRP Case By Steven M. Levy, Esq. The views expressed herein are Steven’s and do not necessarily reflect those of the ICA or its Editors. Steve is not affiliated with the ICA. After more than two decades, over one hundred thousand published decisions, and the numerous secondary sources that are available to guide parties, there are …
Thank You for a Successful NamesCon 2024!
We just wrapped up another successful NamesCon and wanted to share the highlights with you. We greatly appreciate all our members who took the time to meet with us, attended our UDRP panel, and joined us for our 9th Annual Dinner. Your involvement and support make these events truly special. Highlights from NamesCon 2024 Broker Breakfast: Thank you to all …