Thumbs-up emoji goes to court, Information Age
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Judge rules it can be a legally binding signature.
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Thumbs-up emoji is signature in binding contract, Canadian judge rules
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Why using 'thumbs up' emoji could be a legally binding contract
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Just Use Emojis🤣😂😹 at Your Own Risk, by Siro Devs
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Why are emojis misinterpreted? Explained News - The Indian Express
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Canadian court recognises 'Thumbs Up' emoji as valid contract approval - The Week
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Court rules 'thumbs-up' emoji counts as signing a contract
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Why using 'thumbs up' emoji could be a legally binding contract
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Thumbs up' emoji seen as a legally binding contract - Solari & Stock-Where clients come first
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Legal expert warns to be careful sending thumbs-up emojis after man is ordered to pay £48,134
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Thumb signal - Wikipedia
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Thumbs-up emoji as binding as signature on contracts, Canada court rules
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