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24 Apr 2025

Professor Jennifer McKay: Could you accidentally sign a contract by texting an emoji?

Law, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Technology

Professor Jennifer McKay: Could you accidentally sign a contract by texting an emoji?

Can a thumbs-up emoji lock you into a legal contract?

Professor Jennifer McKay AM, expert in business law and digital communication, unpacks the surprising legal power of emojis. From court cases to texting etiquette, we explore how your casual replies could carry serious legal weight in 2025 and what you need to know to stay emoji-savvy.

Guest: Jennifer McKay AM, Professor of Business Law at the University of South Australia – Justice and Society

Presenter: Latham Smith

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