Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc.

Holding that an express warranty was not a "requirement ... imposed under State law" because the obligation was imposed by the warrantor

Gade v. National Solid Wastes Management Ass'n

Holding that "nonapproved state regulation of occupational safety and health issues for which a federal standard is in effect is impliedly preempted" by OSHA's standard

Bond v. U.S.

Holding an individual charged for violation of a federal statute had prudential standing to claim the statute was invalid "on grounds that, by enacting it, Congress exceeded its power under the Constitution, thus intruding upon the sovereignty and authority of the States"

Chrysler Corp. v. Brown

Holding that a regulation may have "the force and effect of law" if: it enacts substantive rules affecting individual rights and obligations, and is not merely an interpretive rule or general policy statement; Congress has delegated "quasi-legislative" power to the agency; and the regulation is valid, i.e., the agency has followed applicable procedures such as the Administrative Procedure Act

Mackey v. Lanier Collection Agency Serv

Holding that ERISA did not pre-empt a state garnishment procedure despite petitioners’ contention that such actions would impose "substantial administrative burdens and costs" on plans

Jones v. Rath Packing Co.

Holding that the presumption is weaker, if triggered at all, where there is not a tradition of state legislation

United States v. Locke

Holding that the presumption does not apply in areas with a "history of significant federal presence"

Rice v. Santa Fe Elevator Corp.

Holding that the clear statement rule may be satisfied where "the Act of Congress ... touch[es] a field in which the federal interest is so dominant that the federal system will be assumed to preclude enforcement of state laws on the same subject."

Miller v. California Speedway Corp.

Holding that ADA technical manual setting forth guidelines governing lines of sight at sporting events was entitled to deference

Hemp Industries Ass'n v. Drug Enforcement Administration

Holding that an interpretive rule issued by the Attorney General pursuant to the CSA is a "final determination" for jurisdictional purposes because the rule "impos[es] obligations and sanctions in the event of violation [of its provisions]"

Section 553 - Rule making

Exempting "interpretative rules," among other things, from the notice-and-comment requirement

Section 1531 - Congressional findings and declaration of purposes and policy

Finding and declaring that "various species of fish, wildlife, and plants in the United States have been rendered extinct" while "other species ... have been so depleted in numbers that they are in danger of or threatened with extinction ...."

Section 651 - Congressional statement of findings and declaration of purpose and policy

Noting the OSH Act arose from concern surrounding "personal injuries and illnesses arising out of work situations"

Section 667 - State jurisdiction and plans

Providing for transfer of jurisdiction

Section 7545 - Regulation of fuels

Authorizing creation of credit trading program

Rule 8.520 - Briefs by parties and amici curiae; judicial notice