stackyFACTSWe have regressed back to interpreting hieroglyphics, but this time it costs thousands of dollars in billable legal hours.
We have regressed back to interpreting hieroglyphics, but this time it costs thousands of dollars in billable legal hours. As emojis flood professional communications, lawyers increasingly hire linguistic experts to decode their intent in court. A simple thumbs-up or a strategically placed eggplant can now make or break a harassment lawsuit or a contract dispute, forcing highly educated judges to formally deliberate the precise nuance of a smiley face.
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