They just didn’t want to expose themselves to a possible $100k in legal fees. Plus, they would have to disclose this case in other financial activities. (I’m sure the list is long.)

The major advantage he had is that he is also a lawyer.
So, his out of pocket cost was filing fees.

Whereas, most of us would have a higher cost to pursue this approach.

See, getting an education pays !!!

This kind of use of a domain involving a company’s name should be protected by free speech.