#66 - Thumbs Up: Can an emoji really signify a contractual agreement? - podcast episode cover

#66 - Thumbs Up: Can an emoji really signify a contractual agreement?

Oct 03, 202314 min
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Episode description

In the digital age, a great deal of communication is enacted through text messages, emails and social media platforms, where emojis are frequently used. A Canadian Court recently held that the thumbs up emoji was enough to constitute acceptance of contractual terms, similar to a signature, to create a legally binding contract. In this Trial by Podcast, Law Graduates Emma-Lee Jones, Britney Tassone and Antonia Bonura discuss how emojis are becoming intertwined into the legal landscape.
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