Outline the steps a paralegal would take to determine whether federal law preempts a state's regulation.

The steps a paralegal would take to determine whether federal law preempts a state's regulation include the following:
• Read through the statute to see if it expressly states that Congress intended to preempt the relevant field.
• Look for indications that Congress has impliedly occupied the field: Is the federal regulatory scheme pervasive? Is federal occupation of the field necessitated by the need for national uniformity? Is there a danger of conflict between state laws and the administration of the federal program?
• Locate and read cases discussing the issue of federal preemption in this area. Brief any cases
that appear to be relevant to this issue.