Evolving Communication: The Role of Emojis and Beyond

How do courts interpret those little icons on your phone? Zachary Crockett brings down the hammer.

• SOURCES:
  • Eric Goldman, professor of law, associate dean for research, co-director at the High Tech Law Institute at the Santa Clara University School of Law.

• RESOURCES:
  • "Canadian Court Rules 👍 Emoji Counts as a Contract Agreement," by Michael Levenson (New York Times, 2023).
  • "Former Bed Bath & Beyond investor Ryan Cohen must face emoji-inspired shareholder suit," by Rob Wile (NBC News, 2023).
  • "My Declaration Identifying Emoji Co. GmbH as a Possible Trademark Troll," by Eric Goldman (Technology & Marketing Blog, 2021).
  • "Bardales v. Lamothe," by Middle District of Tennessee (2019).
  • "Emojis and the Law," by Eric Goldman (Washington Law Review, 2018).

• EXTRAS:
  • OpenMoji FAQ.