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