Dodd frank Quote by Eugene Scalia

“Dodd-Frank is an important statute, but often when the government believes it's handling a particularly important issue, there can be a tendency to overreach.” quote by Eugene Scalia — Download Open image

“Dodd-Frank is an important statute, but often when the government believes it's handling a particularly important issue, there can be a tendency to overreach.”

Eugene Scalia

About This Quote

Source Speech: Legal conference, 2018

Regulatory overreach can occur when authorities overextend statutes to address issues.

In simple terms: Too much regulation can be harmful.

Key Takeaway

Balance law and policy.

Themes

law government policy regulation

Mood

critical analytical

Type

legal political

When to use this quote

legislative drafting
policy analysis
public administration

Key Concepts

overreach statutory interpretation

Questions to Reflect On

When is overreach justified?
How to prevent it?

A Different Perspective

Complex issues may need strong action.

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