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September 20, 2016

Yelp warns suit could scrub critical reviews

  • Internet companies say a ruling against Yelp could stifle free speech online and gut other websites that review services and businesses.
    • By SUDHIN THANAWALA
    Associated Press

    SAN FRANCISCO — Yelp.com is warning that a California lawsuit targeting critical posts about a law firm could lead to the removal of negative reviews and leave consumers with a skewed assessment of restaurants and other businesses.

    Lawyer Dawn Hassell said the business review website is exaggerating the stakes of her legal effort, which aims only to remove from Yelp lies, not just negative statements, that damaged the reputation of her law firm.


     
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