On 03/07/2010 10:25 PM, Hong Xue wrote:
I can see Evan's concerns on transparency. Even if the meetings with Registries/Registrars might have the reason to be close for trade secret or other contractual issues...
One might want to inquire of an attorney who has expertise in restraint of trade/anti-trust issues in various countries of the world (in particular US and EU) about these kinds of meetings among competitors particularly given the subject matter, the exclusion of the public, and the fact that the attendees at these meetings have a substantial voice in deciding which aspiring competitors will be allowed to join and participate in the marketplace. I know that were I a registry or registrar I would not attend unless I had on file an current opinion letter from may legal counsel that deeply analyzes the situation, not only in my home country but in every country in which I do business or have a legal presence, and gives an unambiguous green light. And I might even bring counsel along to tell me if the subject matter or context has evolved to create legal risk so that it becomes necessary to leave. --karl--