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Are emojis legally binding? Can they be used as evidence in court? The answer is complicated.

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Brett Burney

Brett Burney

Brett Burney, Principal of Burney Consultants LLC, specializes in bridging the gap between law and technology in electronic discovery. Brett also spent 5+ years at the law firm of Thompson Hine LLP where he worked with litigation teams in building document databases, counseling on electronic discovery issues, and supporting them at trial. Brett is a University of Dayton School of Law graduate, an advocate for Mac and iOS integration in legal practices, and a regular contributor to Legaltech News. He served as the Chair of the Planning Board for ABA TECHSHOW 2015 and authored the ABA-published book "Macs in Law: The Definitive Guide for the Mac-Curious, Windows-Using Attorney." Brett also co-authored the eDiscovery Buyers Guide, available at www.ediscoverybuyersguide.com. Learn more about Brett at www.burneyconsultants.com .

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🙁🙂 🤷 Emojis and the Law: Are Emojis Legally Binding?

Are emojis legally binding? Can they be used as evidence in court? The answer is complicated.

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