preemption
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The court "misunderstands FIFRA's requirement, misinterprets the scope of FIFRA's preemption and ultimately leaves Durness without a remedy for the significant harms he has suffered."
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
For instance, a packaging company, retailer or distributor can claim that they have such a preemption, Kar said, and CalRecycle might not immediately review that claim.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Its only response in court was that these types of cases could not move forward under state law under a doctrine called preemption.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026
Over the six days between the show’s preemption and its return, celebrities and influencers posted instructions on how to cancel subscriptions to Disney’s streaming services.
From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025
Since the preemption acts passed early in the last century, the United States, in its land laws, has recognized and put a premium upon this great incentive.
From Better Homes in America Plan Book for Demonstration Week October 9 to 14, 1922 by Meloney, Mrs W.B.
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U.S. Government - Middle School and High School
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U.S. Government - Middle School and High School
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