Robert, On Feb 3, 2011, at 12:34 PM, Robert Bonomi wrote: > Abssolutely *NOT*. their unique status derives from the actions of a > contractor "faithfully executing" it's duties on the behalf of the U.S. > Gov't. 'Antitrust' does not apply to the Gov't, nor to those acting > on its behalf, nor to anyone operating a government-sanctioned monopoly.
As far as I am aware, the USG contract is with ICANN, not ARIN (see http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/domainname/iana/ianacontract_081406.pdf, section C.2.2.1.3). >> What about the other RIRs worldwide? > They're outside U.S. jurisdiction. Sherman Acg 2 is irrelevant to their > operation. The question was about other RIRs. Other countries have anti-monopoly/anti-cartel laws. Regards, -drc
