World News@beehaw.org • 2 years ago

Canadian judge rules the thumbs up emoji counts as a contract agreement

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Canadian judge rules the thumbs up emoji counts as a contract agreement

www.engadget.com

World News@beehaw.org • 2 years ago

Canadian judge rules the thumbs up emoji counts as a contract agreement | Engadget

www.engadget.com

A Canadian judge has ruled that the popular “thumbs-up” emoji not only can be used as a contract agreement, but is just as valid as an actual signature.

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