Yeah, unfortunately, the truth is probably that they are regrouping and planning a different and more defensible path to the same outcome, and will just try this again in a few years.

ICANN did leave door open if they could convert PIR to a for profit in PA. I hope PA AG has something to say about this.

Can you describe this door? The Pennsylvania AG is pretty good, although probably not as technically inclined.

If you read the end of the full statement (https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2...)

"If PIR is able to provide additional information that resolves the concerns raised by the Board, PIR remains able to re-submit or initiate a new Change of Control Request."

That's how they concluded, leaving the door open if they can manage to get past this hurdle.

A couple of dozens of millions of dollars in lobbying to their favorite parties may help them to think the right way