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Endeavor delays plans for Domain (BizJournals)Citing the economic slowdown, Austin?s Endeavor Real Estate Group LLC has delayed plans for the next phase of its vertical mixed-use district at the domain in North Austin. (SPG)

Judges hear owners' case against Kentucky governor's administration for seizing Web domain names (PhysOrg)Lawyers representing online gambling interests told the Kentucky Court of Appeals on Friday that Gov. Steve Beshear's effort to seize domain names is blatantly unconstitutional.

Critics to ICANN: Top-level domain sale dangerous, costly (ARNnet)A controversial proposal to create hundreds of new generic top-level domains is generating harsh criticism as corporations and individuals question the need for additional competition in the domain name marketplace and expense for businesses.

Domain Names Equivalent To Billboards? (WebProNews) Seizing a domain is like seizing a billboard , argue the attorneys appealing Kentucky governor Steve Beshear?s attempt to take possession of 141 gambling domains. Even if domains were forfeited, users could still access gambling sites via IP addresses, which become destinations without signs over them. read more

WIPO bumps Aussie domain name dispute panel numbers (iTNews)The name principal of a Melbourne law firm is the latest admission to the World Intellectual Property Organisation?s (WIPO) domain name panel, which examines domain name disputes globally.

Co. buys back Bush library domain for $35K (ABC 7 Chicago)George W. Bush's presidential library domain name has been retrieved after a Web developing company accidentally let it expire -- and it apparently came at a high price.

Critics to ICANN: Top-Level Domain Sale Dangerous, Costly (PC World)A controversial proposal to create hundreds of new generic top-level domains is generating harsh criticism.

Council talks eminent domain (Rolla Daily News) Robert and Carolyn Weitzsacker came before to the Rolla City Council to express their complaint, anger and questions over Rolla Municipal Utilities? perceived veiled threat of eminent domain at the City Council meeting on Monday.

National Advertisers Want ICANN To Reevaluate Domain Proposal (Broadcasting and Cable)Proposal would open up top-level domain names beyond the current 12, like .net, .com, .TV