On 24 Jan 2013, at 09:57, Milton L Mueller wrote:

>> 
>> I think it is important, and though I understand that California law
>> prohibits binding decisions, I think it a reasonable expectation that
>> the board should adhere to their decisions.
> 
> [Milton L Mueller] California law does NOT prohibit binding decisions. That is ICANN staff propaganda.

As I wrote the above, I did have the realization that I had not confirmed this for myself.  It is a good warning that, should I get admitted to ATRT2, I better check all 'facts'.

>  
> You might want to review the debate over that that took place in the ICM Registry case.

Thanks, I will.  I remember it somewhat and I thought that the board, while acting in accordance with the general guidelines of the panel's recommendation, had claimed its right to do otherwise.  But I admit, I did not follow the case that closely.

avri