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<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear IOT members,
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<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">On the last IOT call, ICANN org was asked to assess the consolidation rules used in International Center for Dispute Resolution arbitrations,<span class="MsoFootnoteReference">
</span>the arbitration rules of the International Bar Association, and the rules for Class Actions and Multi District Litigation brought in United States Federal Courts on consolidation of separate IRPs into a single proceeding against the current text of Rule
7. As part of our research, we also consulted the rules pertaining to consolidation of cases brought in Federal Courts, the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce, the American Arbitration Association rules for commercial arbitration, and the arbitration
rules of JAMS, another large and well-respected alternative dispute resolution organization. Attached is some information for the IOT’s discussion on this matter. As the IOT considers this matter, the IOT may wish to consider the purposes served by the IRP
and why/how consolidation serves this purpose. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">What is the purpose that is being achieved by consolidation, given the difference between “regular” arbitrations, court proceedings, and the IRP?
IRPs, while they have a myriad of facts, are all limited to ONE question – did ICANN violate its Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation. The answer to that question has preclusive, binding effect on others. With that in mind, what is the most just use of consolidation
in the IRP setting, understanding all of the other limitations put on the IRP?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Best regards,
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<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Liz<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Elizabeth D. Le<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Associate General Counsel, ICANN</span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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