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**Domagon** · 07-01-2009, 03:40 PM

In my view, I'd suggest NOT transferring the domain out; not that you can anyways, since it's locked, but, anyways, just leave it at Dynadot.

It's up to GoDaddy to retrieve it, which requires the assistance of Dynadot. Which from a legal aspect is likely something Dynadot would rather avoid ... and thus is probably why Dynadot is telling you to transfer it back instead of them doing it.

If you plan to keep the domain longterm, you will likely need the assistance of an attorney to research the court order and whether it's valid / still enforceable ...

Lots of issues / questions that may help you regain full control... who renewed the domain? - presumably you did ... if not, it would have expired. Why didn't GoDaddy comply with the court order? ... perhaps it was very limited scope, no longer valid, etc.

I've owned and sold numerous domains that were formerly seized by the U.S. Federal government - typically, their focus is to get the domains out of the hands of the registrant / get the websites shut down - once that's done, they often allow the seized domains to expire, available for registration.

Ron

07-01-2009, 03:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Domagon DNF Addict Name: Ron Bennett Last Online: 07-14-2009 02:31 PM iTrader: (26) Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,372 DNF$: 7,978 Location: Wyomissing, PA Country:	In my view, I'd suggest NOT transferring the domain out; not that you can anyways, since it's locked, but, anyways, just leave it at Dynadot. It's up to GoDaddy to retrieve it, which requires the assistance of Dynadot. Which from a legal aspect is likely something Dynadot would rather avoid ... and thus is probably why Dynadot is telling you to transfer it back instead of them doing it. If you plan to keep the domain longterm, you will likely need the assistance of an attorney to research the court order and whether it's valid / still enforceable ... Lots of issues / questions that may help you regain full control... who renewed the domain? - presumably you did ... if not, it would have expired. Why didn't GoDaddy comply with the court order? ... perhaps it was very limited scope, no longer valid, etc. I've owned and sold numerous domains that were formerly seized by the U.S. Federal government - typically, their focus is to get the domains out of the hands of the registrant / get the websites shut down - once that's done, they often allow the seized domains to expire, available for registration. Ron __________________ Domagon Consulting Services - Business Help and Problem Solving SeedCash.com - sow those economic green shoots. Make An Offer!