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Introduction
I.  Domain Names and Domain Name Disputes
    A.  Domain Names
    B.  Domain Name Disputes
II.  Private Regulation of the Domain Name System:
The Internet Corporation for Assigned
Names and Numbers (ICANN)

    A.  ICANN’s Purpose
    B.  ICANN’s Powers
    C.  ICANN’s Procedures
        1.  Rulemaking Procedures
        2.  Adjudicatory Procedures—The UDRP
        3.  Review Procedures
III.  Public Regulation: Federal Administrative Agencies
    A.  Administrative Rulemaking
    B.  Administrative Adjudication
    C.  Judicial Review
IV.  Analysis: U.S. Courts Should Grant the UDRP the Deference They Afford Administrative Agencies
    A.  ICANN’s Similarities to Administrative Agencies
        1.  Rulemaking
        2.  Review Procedures
        3.  Adjudication
    B.  ICANN Should Be Granted Deference
Conclusion