SACRAMENTO — The so-called Yelp bill, which would bar companies from including nondisparagement clauses in consumer contracts, has been signed into law by the governor.
AB 2365 threatens goods and services providers with civil penalties of up to $2,500 for contractually muzzling their customers so they don’t publicly criticize them or their products. “Willful, intentional or reckless” violations of the law could trigger penalties of up to $10,000.
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