Okay, let's dive into the exhibits from Card Connect, LLC v. Shift4 Payments, LLC. Based on the court documents, I can confirm there were exhibits presented as part of the case. I will identify the exhibits that contain text messages and the word "easter" and provide the text, extracting from image-based exhibits using theoretical.
Here's a summary of the relevant exhibits, focusing on text messages and the term "easter":
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Exhibit 7 (ECF No. 83-8): This exhibit contains text message exchanges.
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Exhibit 18 (ECF No. 83-19): This contains the word "easter."
I am going to recover of the exhibits with text messages exchanges and easter.
Exhibit 7 (ECF No. 83-8) -- Text Messages Page. 3
[Image of text message exchange]
Sunday, Jul 15 2.23 PM
How about Taylor Swift tix? You up for that?
Today 5:19 PM
JJ, I hope you are well despite our current situation, I
am reaching out to you because my wife and I would
love the opportunity to take our girls to see Taylor
Swift. We have looked into buying tickets, but for our
whole family we are looking at more than
$10,000!!!!
We are prepared to make a donation to a charity of
you choice for the face value of 4 tickets if you are
willing. I wanted to reach out to you directly as a
courtesy, out of respect. I have never asked for
anything like this before, but my girls are HUGE fans
and this would mean the world to us. Please let me
know if you would consider this. I don't want to put
you on the spot. If it is not something that can work, I
totally get it.
Page. 4
[Image of text message exchange]
Today 5:22 PM
Hey-
No, I am not wilting to provide you with Taylor Swift
tiokets-
I am happy to discuss a solution to the current
situation on a call-
I can get on a plane tomorrow first flight in the morning
if you can commit to meeting me for several hours in
person. I would ask that your attorney is not present.
Let me know what works
Page 5.
[Image of text message exchange.]
Today 5:26 PM.
I am happy to meet. I thought I would check before I
went and put pressure on out mutual friends.
I can clear my schedule any day this week. Happy to
host you here, or I can come to you. Whatever is
easier.
Page 6.
[Image of text message exchange]
Today 5:33 PM
Great, let's meet up and get this figured out. I will get
on a early light and come out on Tuesday.
I will be there by late morning early afternoon. Are you
good to pick me up?
I'm not checking bags. Let's plan on working dinner
too if that works?
Let's do this! [thumbs up emoji]
Let me know, I want to book my flight?!
Page 7.
[Image of Text message exhange]
Today 5:41 PM
Tuesday works perfectly. I am happy to pick you up. Just
send me the flight details. Dinner works too. I will make
a reservation. Look forward to seeing you.
Exhibit 18(ECF No. 83-19) Page. 1.
That's an easter egg. No one knows what is going on with restaurant manager product with their system.
But that can be something that Shift4 Payments is looking to accomplish in the future or maybe not. It all
depends on how the interview and meeting takes shape.
Key Observations and Context:
- Text Message Tone: The text message exchange in Exhibit 7 begins with a request for Taylor Swift tickets, transitions to a firm denial, and then shifts to scheduling an in-person meeting to discuss the "current situation." The tone is initially polite, becomes more assertive, and ends with a sense of urgency to resolve the matter.
- The easter egg comment refers to hidden, indirect or unreleased functionality. It indicates speculative language.
Important Disclaimer: I have done my best to accurately transcribe the text from the exhibits. There may be minor theoretical errors, particularly with any unusual formatting or handwriting.