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US Congress to hold hearing on .sucks gTLD and ICANN accountability

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A Congressional hearing called  “Stakeholder Perspectives on ICANN: The .sucks Domain and Essential Steps to Guarantee Trust and Accountability in the Internet’s Operation” has been scheduled by the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet

It will take place in Washington DC next Wednesday, May 13.

The announcement has however not listed any witnesses

May 13 2015

Hearing: Stakeholder Perspectives on ICANN: The .Sucks Domain and Essential Steps to Guarantee Trust and Accountability in the Internet’s Operation

2141 Rayburn House Office Building

10:00 a.m.

By Direction of the Chairman

Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet

Witnesses

  • Ms. Mei-lan Stark
    Immediate Past President
    International Trademark Association
  • Mr. Paul Misener
    Vice President of Global Public Policy
    Amazon.com, Inc.
  • Mr. John Horton
    President
    LegitScript
  • Mr. Steven Metalitz
    Counsel
    Coalition for Online Accountability
  • Mr. Bill Woodcock
    Executive Director
    Internet Commerce Association
  • Mr. Steve DelBianco
    Executive Director
    NetChoice
  • Mr. Phil Corwin
    Counsel
    Internet Commerce Association
  • Mr. Jonathan Zuck
    President
    ACT | The App Association

Permalink: http://judiciary.house.gov/index.cfm/2015/5/hearing-stakeholder-perspectives-icann

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James Barnley

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