Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2006-05-10 - Approval of Financial Expenditure for Attorney's Fees

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2006-05-10 - Approval of Financial Expenditure for Attorney's Fees


Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Payment for Legal Services
Summary: 

Board authorizes President to pay legal services invoice.

Category: 
Administration and Budget
Meeting Date: 
Wed, 10 May 2006
Resolution Number: 
06.29
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
    • Responsible entity: Not applicable
    • Due date: None specified
    • Completion date: Not applicable
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, ICANN has had significant needs for legal services during the months of November 2005 through March 2006, including general legal advice, the new registry agreements for sTLDs and several pending lawsuits involving ICANN.

Whereas, Jones Day has provided extensive legal services to meet these needs.

Whereas, ICANN has received invoices from Jones Day totaling

US$830,074.16 in connection with legal services provided to ICANN during November 2005 through March 2006.

Whereas, the General Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer have reviewed the invoices and determined that they are proper and should be paid.

Resolved (06.29), the President is authorized to make payment to Jones Day in the amount of US$830,074.16 for legal services provided to ICANN during November 2005 through March 2006.

Additional Information: 
  • Funding identified in resolution.