How to navigate emojis in ediscovery

Why are emojis hard to interpret as legal evidence?

How do you define 🙏 — is it someone praying, or a congratulatory high-five? What about 😚 — a kissy face, or someone whistling? Does a thumbs-up emoji mean “good job!” or “I agree to enter into a binding contract with you?” These examples highlight the challenges legal professionals face when emojis show up as evidence: people define them differently, and the law has to determine consent, agreement, or state of mind from pictorial representations of text. This webinar covers the basics of interpreting emoji communications, plus tactical tips for collecting, reviewing, and producing emojis in litigation matters. For more on handling unconventional data sources, see our webinar on mastering ediscovery for Slack and MS Teams.

This Nextpoint + EDRM webcast covers:

• A brief history of emojis (from hieroglyphics to emoticons and beyond)
• Challenges with interpreting emojis in a legal case
• Case law that addresses emojis in ediscovery
• Strategies for collecting, reviewing and producing emojis

Our panel of experts includes:

• Brett Burney, VP of eDiscovery Consulting at Nextpoint Law Group
• Monique Braun, Managing Director of Forensic Services at MRD Services
• Anand Mathew, Partner of Litigation Services at Nextpoint Law Group

Who is it for?

Attorneys, Litigation Support Managers, and Paralegals who want to understand the unique ediscovery challenge of emojis and be better prepared to face an evolving digital litigation landscape.