The opinion on ICANN motion to dismiss is now out, and those interested in the issues should grab a copy. It's worth reading.  Here are a few choice quotes:

[I]n order to sufficiently plead a conspiracy, Verisign must allege that ICANN's decisionmaking process was controlled or greatly influenced by economic competitors who have agreed to injure Verisign.... ICANN properly notes that Verisign's factual allegations fall far short of the mark. There is not even an allegation (much less factual allegations supporting it) that the Board of ICANN has actually conspired with any of Verisign's competitors.  Nor are there sufficient allegations that competitors control or influence ICANN.  Verisign has not alleged how ICANN operates, makes decisions, and regulates Internet registries and registry services.

and

[Verisign's] Complaint seems to be based on the unstated assumption that ICANN has a duty to help it compete more effectively.  Verisign has not alleged anything more than injury to its own business and therefore, does not have antitrust standing.

That can't be what Verisign "expected."