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Date Decision
March 04, 2009
Date Argument
November 03, 2008
Decision Type
opinion of the court (orally argued)
Citations
555 U.S. 555 129 S. Ct. 1187 2009 U.S. LEXIS 1774
173 L. Ed. 2d 51
Docket
06-1249
Lower Court Detail
Court in which Case Originated
State Trial Court
Vermont
Court whose Decision was Reviewed
State Supreme Court
Vermont
Petitioner
drug manufacturer
Respondent
patient of a health professional
Vote Detail
Issue/Legal Provision (1 of 1)
FEDERALISM
Federal Pre-emption Of State Legislation Or Regulation. Cf. State Regulation Of Business. Rarely Involves Union Activity. Does Not Involve Constitutional Interpretation Unless The Court Says It Does.
FEDERAL STATUTE
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic, and related statutes
