Government
Jan. 5, 2017
New US law protects right to review businesses online
Three methods businesses use to suppress negative online reviews are illegal under a new federal law.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Three methods businesses use to suppress negative online reviews are illegal under the new federal Consumer Review Fairness Act, according to a surprise bipartisan bill signed into law at the end of the year.
Under the act, companies may no longer include non-disparagement clauses that outright restrict oral, written, pictorial or video reviews. Nor can they impose a penalty or fee on the ...
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