Premise:
"I did not fully understand their position until I read a recent letter to, of all places, the left-wing magazine Mother"
Hypothesis: Reading the letter did not affect my understanding of their position.

no

Premise:
"In this time in which access to justice for underprivileged Texans has suffered from Congressional retreat, litigation assault and a decline in statewide funds, Justice Hankinson has been a source of innovative ideas and inspirational leadership, TEAJF Board Chairman Dick Tate said. "
Hypothesis: Access to justice for poor Texans has been encouraged by Congressional retreat.

no

Premise:
"But some businesses, staffed by people who are not attorneys, have adopted legal aid or similar names, leading some people to believe that they are nonprofits."
Hypothesis: But actually they are using those people to their advantage to gain large profits.
it is not possible to tell