Premise: The award was given to Conner for her outstanding work in public service, pro bono and community service on behalf of indigent persons, according to the American Inns of Court, which presents the award.

Hypothesis: The award went to Conner because she ha done a lot of work for legal services.
Answer: yes

Premise: The Schneider Retort

Hypothesis: The Pigeon Report.
Answer: no

Premise: I downloaded it a couple of years ago for a laugh.'

Hypothesis: It was a comedy movie.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: For sure, however, Microsoft has mainly been restrained by the knowledge that any crude use of its power would indeed land it in court.

Hypothesis: Microsoft holds back from a lot so that they don't have to go to court.
Answer: it is not possible to tell