In this episode, Professor Eric Goldman delves into the legal implications of emojis and how they can influence the outcome of a case. Share emojis on the courthouse steps.Are emojis legally binding? Can a thumbs-up emoji consent to a contract? Lawyers should be prepared to utilize an outside expert to clarify the meaning of an emoji if it is at issue, Goldman says. A comment on an internet message board appeared to accuse a local official of corruption. Professor Goldman specializes in the intersection of technology and the law, and the conversation covered his research into the legal interpretation of emojis.