In response to online retailers threatening their customers with hefty fines for posting negative reviews, California has passed legislation that bans businesses from trying to contractually prohibit customers from publicly expressing their opinion about the business. Signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, AB 2365 outlaws so-called "non-disparagement clauses" from contracts that require customers waive their right to express a negative opinion the service they received.
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