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Emoji Law 😅⚖️

99% Invisible

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A single 👍 emoji sent over text was meant to say “got it”—but instead, it kicked off a $62,000 legal battle and raised the question: can an emoji seal a contract?

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Emoji Law 😅⚖️

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