Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal
Abstract
The increasing use of emojis in electronic communications, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has introduced complexity into contract law due to the lack of standardized interpretation. Courts are encountering disputes over emoji meanings, highlighting the need for a uniform framework. The proposed Emoji Codebook aims to address this by categorizing emojis and providing consistent interpretations, aligning with existing laws like the UCC and E-SIGN Act to facilitate clearer contract formation and mitigate misunderstandings.
Disciplines
Communications Law | Constitutional Law | Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Law | Science and Technology Law
Recommended Citation
Courtney Leon,
Mute Eloquence: A Gallery of Contracting Emojis,
41
Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J.
343
(2023).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoaelj/vol41/iss1/8
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