Earlier this year, a securities fraud class action lawsuit was filed against billionaire activist investor, Ryan Cohen. Cohen had sent out a social media post featuring the full moon face emoji. The plaintiffs allege that his post amounted to a fraudulent misrepresentation. Despite a motion to dismiss, a US judge has ruled that the lawsuit can proceed.
For many, emojis are already ubiquitous in our daily interactions. Now, they are increasingly finding their way into court cases. In this video, we look at the challenges that courts face in interpreting this increasingly popular mode of communication.
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- Eric Goldman, Professor, Santa Clara University School of Law
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