Dan Novak

Dan Novak is the regulatory reporter for the National Law Journal, focusing on the environment, securities, and antitrust. He is based in Washington, DC.

December 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

From ‘Unregulated’ to ‘A Matter of Great Concern’: PFAS Regulation under Biden

“It wouldn't surprise me at all ... if [the challenge to naming PFOA and PFOS as hazardous] goes up all the way to the Supreme Court just because it is somewhat novel in terms of the statutory provision that EPA is relying upon,” said William Boyd, a law professor at the University of California, Los Angeles.

By Dan Novak

5 minute read

November 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

Cars Reach Record Fuel Economy but Largely Fail to Meet Biden's EPA Standard, Agency Says

Environmental Protection Agency rules finalized in 2021 required car makers to reach 6.5% year-to-year improvement in fuel economy for 2023 model cars. Among large manufacturers, just BMW and Mercedes reached the threshold, the EPA reported.

By Dan Novak

3 minute read

November 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC Obtained Record $8.2 Billion in Financial Remedies for Fiscal Year 2024, Commission Says

The $8.2 billion figure includes $6.1 billion in disgorgement and prejudgment interest, also the highest amount on record, and $2.1 billion in civil penalties, the second-highest amount on record, the SEC added.

By Dan Novak

3 minute read

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