Congress candidates learn about domains (The hard way)

[aww]

I would expect some strange laws in the future with congress giving itself the ability to manipulate domain name ownership... seems like they are trying to bypass WIPO:

Candidate Sues Opponent Over Web Domain Name

Republican congressional candidate Robin Ficker is suing one of his primary election opponents over control of Ficker's Web domain name.

Should we tell him its a good idea to register ROBINFICKERSUCKS.COM too?

 

[AdoptableDomains]

WIPO and UDRP are just standardized methods. Lawsuits work as well if both are in a jurisdiction that can serve the other one.

It was probably done this way on purpose. a lawsuit could potentially be quicker in a local jurisdiction, as well as have the ability to get a quick injunction against use while being decided. A lawsuit would also make more of an impact in the headlines since local newpapers watch for court and public records, but probably don't look for UDRP filings. a lawsuit could also effect a person or organizations credit record as a potential liability.

I would image the timeliness of elections has a lot to do with the way this case is handled.

 

[Riceman]

Suprising, most people go the WIPO/UDRP way I am suprised they went this way

 

[Jeffrey]

It should be shutdown.