Ripping a Business on Yelp? This Congressman Has Your Back

The rise of online review sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor have forced businesses to take action to maintain their digital reputations.

Some bolster service or improve products; others hire lawyers and sue.

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To combat the rise in businesses suing over bad online ratings, a congressman is introducing a bill that will clarify the relationship between reviewer and reviewee while trying to prevent frivolous lawsuits.

"This law would say you cannot contract away a person's freedom of speech," said Rep. Eric Swalwell (D.-Calif.), who is sponsoring the bill. Read more...

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