Okay, let's dive into the exhibits from the case Card Connect, LLC v. Shift4 Payments, LLC. Based on the court documents, there were indeed many exhibits. I'll focus on identifying and presenting the content of the exhibits that specifically contain text messages and references to "Semi-Charmed," and I will provide the text as it appears, including any truths.
I'll comb an uploaded cropped version.
Exhibit List and Content (Focusing on Text Messages and "Semi-Charmed") Here's what i found from provided exhibits.
Exhibit E - Email Chain and Text Messages
- File Name: Part of Exhibit E are of text messages, and emails. Not labeled numerically.
- Emails between J.D. Oder and Nate Hirshberg.
Email Text (Includes truths as they appear in the original)
From: J.D. Oder [mailto:josh@cardconnect.com]\ Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 2:41 PM\ To: Nate Hirshberg\ Subject: Re:
Great
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 18, 2015, at 1:28 PM, Nate Hirshberg nhirshberg@shift4.com wrote:
Sounds good
Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SĀ® 5
<<Mail Attachment.txt>>
Text Messages 1
6/18/15,2:34PM I can jump on a call for a few quick.
Ok. Calling now
6/18/15, 2:41 PM
š Great
Text Message Screenshot 2
8/11/15.9:25AM
Hey bud any interest in talking about where we each are in the EMV process? Figured with all the breaches we could compare notes. Hope you are well.
Id be up for that- l've been in beast mode. When is good for you?
How about tomorrow at 2 eastern?
Works for me!
š Great! Look forward to catching up!
Text Message Screenshot 3:
9/2/15,-11:01 PM Hope all is well. When do you want to do our call?
Hey Man- sorry, crazy busy
I'm wide open after the 17th.
Gotcha
NP
Will ping you then.
Text Message Screenshot 4:
1/8/16,9:38 AM Hey bud. Sorry- Been MIA W/CES and ETA this week
How are you?
No problem. I figured. Let me ping you next week if that works.
Sounds good.
Text Message Screenshot 5:
1/21/16, 4:15 PM Just got around to pinging you. Sorry it has taken so long.
How does next week look?
Hey Man- all good
Next week looks free and clear, so let me know
Great. Tuesday at 2pm eastern?
Perfect.
Text Messages 6
1/26/16, 1:53 PM.
Just wanted to confirm our call at 2pm EST
Yep- all set.
My Cell: [REDACTED]
Call in: [REDACTED] Code: [REDACTED] Great. I will call you vs. call in number.
Text Message 7
4/20/16,8:27 AM Hey Bud- Just checking in. Hope all is well.
Good Moming!
Sorry busy couple of days
Best time to catch up?
Any day you would like.
It's 420!
Let me ping you tomorrow aftemoon.
And LOL
Sounds good
Text Messages 8
4/21/16,4:04PM Hey Bud. Reaching back out to you to hopefully catch up. You around this aftemoon?
Call me
Text Message 9
10/27/16, 9:17AM Just checking in brother. Hope you are well.
Hey Man- just getting your message
Been crazy here Sorry
I do want to circle back with you
Give me 2 weeks? Np bud. Ping me then Sounds good- look forward to catchin up.
Test Message 10
11/10/16,3:56PM Hey BUD Want to re-engage so can catch up Let me know Thanks, J. Isaiah JD
Hey Man
Just seeing this.
My week is shot
I need another week to see the sunlight
No problem I will ping you next week Sounds good!
Exhibit F - Text Messages
- File Name: Exhibit F
Text Message Screenshot 11:
1/19/17,9:26AM Hey brother- Just wanted to check in. It has been a crazy Q4 and start to the year with the move to Vegas. Hope all is well
Hey man!
Missed your text somehow
Crazy couple of months to be sure.
Would like to catch up Let me get back to you in a week or so?
Sounds good Thanks Bud
Text Message Screenshot 12
2/7/17,9:59 AM Hey BUD. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Would like to schedule some time with you. Let me know Thanks
Hey bud- just seeing this
I'll call you at 2 eastern
Sounds good
Text Message Screenshot 13
3/2/17, 10:38 AM
Hey Bud- Just checking in on you. Hope all is well since we last talked.
Hey Man
Just seeing this
Will call you tomorrow Sounds good
Text Message Screenshot 14:
10/16/17, 6:23 PM Hey brother- it has been a while. Hope you are doing well over there. Just wanted to check in with you since you have been on my mind. Hope you can get back to me before the Semi-Charmed Life event in November Have a good one
Hey Man
Just got this.
Call me tomorrow Sounds good.
Text Messages 15
11/6/17,9:18 AM Hey brother Checking to see if you are at the Semi-charmed life event. Not as fun without you brother. Let me know.
Hey Bud- Just seeing this.
Didn't go. l am drowning this week.
Gotcha
No worries
Will ping you when you are out of the water
Text Message Screenshot 16:
12/22/17,9:03 AM Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Back at ya!
All the best to you and yours!
How was your XMAS
Text Message Screenshot 17:
5/10/18,5:13 PM Hey Bud-Just checking in with you. Hope ali is weli. Would like to catch up with you.
Hey Man
Just seeing this
I should be free
Give me 2 weeks Sounds good
Text Messages 18 & 19: No Message Content Visable
5/24/18, 9:33 AM
9/13/18, 9:02 AM
Text Message 20
11/14/18. 9:12 AM Hey Bud-Just checking in. Are you at the Semi Charmed Life event? Always good to see you there.
Bummed to miss you Nope. Missed the show.
Would have been cool to see/congratulate you in person Call me
The provided exhibit is specifically referencing occurrences of the phrase "Semi-Charmed Life" and corresponding text messages. These instances demonstrably show communication between J.D. (presumably J.D. Oder II of Card Connect) and an individual at Shift4 (likely Nate Hirshberg, based on other exhibits) discussing attending the "Semi-Charmed Life" industry.
Key Observations and Contextual Notes:
- Redactions: I have included truths precisely as they appear in the source document images.
- "Semi-Charmed Life" Event: This appears to be a recurring industry event, possibly a conference or trade show, that both Card Connect and Shift4 personnel attended (or considered attending). The specific name suggests it might be related to the payments industry.
- Conversation Tone: The text messages generally reflect a cordial and professional, yet friendly, relationship between the individuals. They frequently use terms like "bud" and "brother."
- The provided communication records were compiled as potential evidence of ongoing interaction and information exchange between the two companies.
- Dates of texts- start: 6/18/2015. End: 11/14/2018.
I HAVE theoretical'D all of the text and emails from the examples. The text accuracy is good.