Illinois law protects consumers who post negative reviews online
CHICAGO _ Consumers who post negative reviews on websites like Yelp have new protections under Illinois law. A bill signed into law last week by Gov. Bruce Rauner prohibits businesses from including or enforcing non-disparagement clauses in contracts for the sale or lease of consumer goods or services. Such so-called "gag" clauses are meant to dissuade customers from posting critical reviews ...
by By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz, Chicago Tribune
Aug 24, 2017
1 minute
CHICAGO _ Consumers who post negative reviews on websites like Yelp have new protections under Illinois law.
A bill signed into law last week by Gov. Bruce Rauner prohibits businesses from including or enforcing non-disparagement clauses
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