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Consumer Non-disparagement Clauses Nixed in California

Yelp logo, symbolizing prohibition of consumer non-disparagement clauses under California lawEarlier this month, Governor Brown approved California Assembly Bill No. 2365. This bill added Civil Code Section 1670.8, which prohibits non-disparagement clauses in consumer contracts.

Statute Prohibits Non-disparagement Clauses

Core protections are set forth in Subsection (a) of that statute. (more…)