Premise: Also in 1996, other new requirements were adopted governing what legal services programs can do and whom they can represent.

Hypothesis: New requirements now prevent legal services programs from helping many of the people it used to represent.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: I heard a thump.

Hypothesis: I heard a noise.
Answer: yes

Premise: okay enjoyed it bye-bye

Hypothesis: I liked it, alright, goodbye.
Answer: yes

Premise: Stop thinking stupid thoughts.

Hypothesis: Think about all the stupid things.
Answer: no