Clark Hill Attorneys Recognized in DBusiness Top Lawyers 2023 List

Data broker regulation is rapidly expanding across the United States, creating new compliance obligations—and significant litigation and enforcement risks—for businesses that collect, purchase, sell, license, or otherwise share personal information.

The Pennsylvania Superior Court’s decision in Tedesco Excavating & Paving, Inc. v. FWH Development, LLC significantly expands the scope of recoverable damages under Pennsylvania’s Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA). The court held that contractors may recover overhead, lost profits, interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees even when they have only partially performed a construction contract, particularly where an owner’s anticipatory breach prevents project completion. This ruling provides important guidance for owners, contractors, and subcontractors involved in construction disputes.