Yelp does not have to identify seven online reviewers who posted critical comments about a carpet cleaning business, the Virginia Supreme Court recently ruled (PDF).
Based on procedural grounds, this ruling is viewed as a big win for Free Speech. However, there are clear implications for small businesses too.
Court Defends the Anonymity of Yelp Reviewers
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