To showcase Mail2Cloud Advanced, we created a set of 40 mock emails portraying a fictitious legal dispute between two organizations over a failed software development project known as Project Horizon. These messages were added to a repository of roughly 2,000 publicly accessible, unrelated emails. Using a Mail2Cloud Advanced demo account, users can connect with any supported AI client to test knowledge retrieval, explore the dataset, and generate visual dashboard summaries.
Below is an overview of the case and its emails - provided to help guide test inquiry.
Id: Email-1
To: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
From: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
Date: 2022-01-15T10:30:00-05:00
Subject: Project Horizon - Master Services Agreement (MSA) Draft
Laura,
It was great connecting last week. As discussed, please find the initial draft of the MSA for "Project Horizon." Our legal team has reviewed it, but please have your counsel take a look. We're excited about the potential of this partnership.
Best,
Mark Chen
CEO, Innovate Solutions Inc.
Attachments: MSA_Innovate_Quantum_Draft.pdf
Id: Email-2
To: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
From: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
Date: 2022-01-22T14:00:00-05:00
Subject: RE: Project Horizon - Master Services Agreement (MSA) Draft
Mark,
Thanks for sending this over. Our team has reviewed and provided minor revisions, primarily in Section 8 regarding liability caps. See attached. We are also planning to subcontract the data migration component to Visionary Tech Systems, which is noted in the new draft under Schedule A. They are the best in the business.
We're looking forward to getting started.
Regards,
Laura Petrova
CEO, Quantum Dynamics Corp.
Attachments: MSA_Innovate_Quantum_Revisions.pdf
Id: Email-3
To: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
From: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
Date: 2022-01-24T11:15:00-05:00
Subject: RE: Project Horizon - Master Services Agreement (MSA) Draft
Laura,
The revisions look acceptable to us. We are fine with the subcontracting to Visionary Tech provided they are bound by the same confidentiality terms. Let's consider this the final version. I've attached the executed copy from our side.
Let's get this done.
Mark
Attachments: MSA_Innovate_Quantum_Executed.pdf
Id: Email-4
To: David Rodriguez <david.rodriguez@visionarytech.com>
From: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
Date: 2022-01-26T17:00:00-05:00
Subject: Project Horizon - Subcontracting Agreement
David,
As discussed, we've finalized the MSA with Innovate Solutions for Project Horizon. Attached is the executed MSA and our standard subcontracting agreement for Visionary Tech's scope of work. Please sign and return. Kick-off is scheduled for Feb 10th.
Regards,
Laura
Attachments: Subcontracting_Agreement_VTS.pdf
Id: Email-5
To: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
From: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
Date: 2022-02-10T09:00:00-05:00
Subject: Project Horizon - Official Kick-Off
Mark,
We are officially underway! The teams had a productive kick-off meeting this morning. We are aligned on the Phase 1 deliverables and timelines. We will provide bi-weekly status reports as outlined in the MSA.
Excited to be working with you.
Laura
Id: Email-6
To: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
From: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
Date: 2022-07-28T16:30:00-04:00
Subject: Project Horizon - Status Update
Mark,
Just a quick update. Phase 1 was completed successfully. We've hit a few minor snags with the data migration module in Phase 2, but Visionary Tech is working through it. No impact on the final delivery date is anticipated at this time.
Laura
Id: Email-7
To: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
From: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
Date: 2022-11-15T11:00:00-05:00
Subject: RE: Project Horizon - Status Update
Laura,
Following up on your July email. My team is reporting that the Phase 2 deliverables are now six weeks behind schedule. This is concerning as it creates a downstream impact on our UAT and deployment planning. Can you please provide a detailed remediation plan?
Mark
Id: Email-8
To: David Rodriguez <david.rodriguez@visionarytech.com>
From: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
Date: 2022-11-15T11:30:00-05:00
Subject: URGENT: Project Horizon Delays
David,
The client is now formally escalating concerns about the Phase 2 delays. This is reflecting poorly on us. What is the status of the data migration fixes? I need a firm timeline and a remediation plan to send to Innovate by EOD tomorrow.
Laura
Id: Email-9
To: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
From: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
Date: 2023-03-05T10:00:00-05:00
Subject: Project Horizon - Formal Notice of Default
Laura,
Despite our discussions and your assurances, the project milestones outlined in Section 7.2 of the MSA have not been met. The system delivered for UAT is non-functional and fails to meet the core specifications agreed upon.
As per Section 12.1 of our agreement, please consider this a formal notice of default. You have 30 days to cure the defects before we proceed with further remedies.
Mark Chen
Id: Email-10
To: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
From: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
Date: 2023-03-20T17:45:00-04:00
Subject: RE: Project Horizon - Formal Notice of Default
Mark,
We are taking this matter very seriously. However, I must point out that numerous change requests and shifts in scope from your team contributed significantly to these delays. We believe we have operated in good faith. We will use the cure period to address the technical issues, but we must also discuss the impact of these scope changes.
Laura
Id: Email-11
To: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
From: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
Date: 2023-04-06T09:00:00-04:00
Subject: Project Horizon - Breach of Contract
Laura,
The 30-day cure period has expired, and the system remains undelivered and non-functional. The alleged "scope changes" were minor clarifications and do not excuse a wholesale failure to deliver.
Quantum Dynamics is in material breach of the MSA. We are reserving all rights and will be seeking legal counsel to recover our damages.
Mark Chen
Attachments: Breach_Notice_Official.pdf
Id: Email-12
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
Date: 2023-04-10T14:20:00-04:00
Subject: Potential Litigation Matter - Breach of Contract
Anya,
Hope you are well. We have a situation with a vendor, Quantum Dynamics, who has failed to deliver on a major software development project. The damages are significant. Can we schedule a call this week to discuss our options? I can forward the relevant email chain and contract.
Best,
Mark
Id: Email-13
To: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2023-04-10T15:00:00-04:00
Subject: RE: Potential Litigation Matter - Breach of Contract
Mark,
Of course. So sorry to hear this. Please send over the documents. My assistant will reach out to schedule a call for tomorrow afternoon.
Best,
Anya Sharma
Partner, Sterling & Locke LLP
Id: Email-14
To: Ben Carter <ben.carter@sterlinglocke.com>, Chloe Davis <chloe.davis@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2023-04-12T17:00:00-04:00
Subject: New Matter: Innovate Solutions v. Quantum Dynamics
Team,
We've been engaged by Mark Chen at Innovate Solutions on a breach of contract case against Quantum Dynamics. The core of the issue is a failed software delivery. Damages will likely be in the seven-figure range. I've saved the MSA and key correspondence to the drive. Ben, please start drafting the complaint. Chloe, please begin setting up the case file and litigation hold notices.
Anya
Id: Email-15
To: Laura Petrova <laura.petrova@quantumdynamics.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2023-04-25T10:00:00-04:00
Subject: Innovate Solutions Inc. v. Quantum Dynamics Corp. - Letter of Representation
Ms. Petrova,
Please be advised that Sterling & Locke LLP now represents Innovate Solutions Inc. in connection with the breach of the Master Services Agreement dated January 24, 2022.
Please direct all future correspondence to me. We will be filing a complaint shortly. We are, however, open to discussing a pre-litigation resolution with your counsel.
Sincerely,
Anya Sharma
Id: Email-16
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2023-04-28T13:30:00-04:00
Subject: RE: Innovate Solutions Inc. v. Quantum Dynamics Corp.
Ms. Sharma,
Thorne & Associates represents Quantum Dynamics Corp and its subcontractor, Visionary Tech Systems, in this matter. My client denies any breach and asserts that Innovate's own failures of project management and constant scope creep are the root cause of the issues.
All further communications should be directed to me. We will await your client's complaint.
Julian Thorne
Thorne & Associates
Id: Email-17
To: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
From: Ben Carter <ben.carter@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2023-05-15T11:00:00-04:00
Subject: Innovate Solutions v. Quantum Dynamics et al. - Service of Complaint
Mr. Thorne,
Attached please find a courtesy copy of the Complaint filed today in the Superior Court for the State of Delaware. Service on your clients is being effected concurrently.
Regards,
Ben Carter
Associate, Sterling & Locke LLP
Attachments: Complaint_Innovate_v_Quantum.pdf
Id: Email-18
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2023-06-15T16:55:00-04:00
Subject: RE: Innovate Solutions v. Quantum Dynamics et al. - Answer and Counterclaim
Ms. Sharma,
Attached is our Answer on behalf of Quantum Dynamics. We have also filed a Counterclaim against your client for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and a Cross-Claim against Visionary Tech Systems for indemnification.
J. Thorne
Attachments: Answer_Counterclaim_Crossclaim.pdf
Id: Email-19
To: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2023-06-16T09:30:00-04:00
Subject: Case Update: Counterclaim Filed
Mark,
As anticipated, Quantum has responded aggressively. They've denied our claims and filed a counterclaim against us, essentially blaming you for the project's failure. They've also sued their own subcontractor, Visionary Tech. This complicates things but is not unexpected. We will need to file a reply to their counterclaim. Let's schedule a call to discuss our discovery strategy.
Best,
Anya
Id: Email-20
To: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
From: Ben Carter <ben.carter@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2023-07-20T14:00:00-04:00
Subject: Innovate Solutions v. Quantum Dynamics - Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production
Mr. Thorne,
Attached are Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents directed to your client, Quantum Dynamics. Responses are due within 30 days.
Ben Carter
Attachments: Plaintiffs_First_Discovery_Requests.pdf
Id: Email-21
To: Ben Carter <ben.carter@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Olivia Grant <o.grant@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2023-08-25T20:30:00-04:00
Subject: RE: Innovate Solutions v. Quantum Dynamics - Discovery
Ben,
Apologies for the delay. We had to collect a large volume of documents. We are serving our client's responses and objections via courier. Electronically, we are producing an initial tranche of non-privileged documents to your FTP site now. Please let me know if you have any access issues.
Best,
Olivia Grant
Associate, Thorne & Associates
Id: Email-22
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>, Ben Carter <ben.carter@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Chloe Davis <chloe.davis@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2023-08-26T09:15:00-04:00
Subject: FW: Innovate Solutions v. Quantum Dynamics - Discovery
Anya, Ben,
FYI, opposing counsel produced 15GB of documents last night. I've started the initial indexing. A quick search shows a large volume of internal emails between Quantum and Visionary Tech.
Chloe
Id: Email-23
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2023-10-05T10:00:00-04:00
Subject: Deposition Scheduling
Sharma,
We need to schedule the deposition of your client's CEO, Mark Chen. Please provide three available dates in November.
Thorne
Id: Email-24
To: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2023-10-05T14:15:00-04:00
Subject: RE: Deposition Scheduling
Julian,
We can make Mr. Chen available on November 15 or 16. We will need to schedule the deposition of your client's CEO, Laura Petrova, and the CEO of Visionary Tech, David Rodriguez, in the same timeframe. Please provide their availability.
Anya
Id: Email-25
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2023-10-10T17:30:00-04:00
Subject: RE: Deposition Scheduling
Ms. Petrova is available November 28. Mr. Rodriguez is available November 29. Let's lock those in.
Id: Email-26
To: Ben Carter <ben.carter@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2023-10-25T16:00:00-04:00
Subject: Deposition Prep for Mark Chen
Ben,
Let's start prepping Mark for his deposition. The defense's strategy is clearly going to be "scope creep." I want you to pull every email, project update, and meeting minute that shows us pushing back on that narrative. Focus on the correspondence from Nov 2022 to Feb 2023. Let's show that their delays started long before any significant clarifications were requested.
Anya
Id: Email-27
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Dr. Evelyn Reed <e.reed.consulting@email.com>
Date: 2024-02-12T11:00:00-05:00
Subject: Engagement for Innovate Solutions Matter
Anya,
Thank you for the call. I have reviewed the initial documents. Based on my preliminary analysis, the technical failures appear to stem from fundamental architectural flaws in Quantum's platform, not from minor scope changes as they allege. I am happy to proceed as an expert witness in this case. Please forward the engagement letter.
Dr. Evelyn Reed
Id: Email-28
To: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2024-02-20T15:30:00-05:00
Subject: Plaintiff's Expert Designation
Julian,
Pursuant to the scheduling order, we designate Dr. Evelyn Reed as our testifying expert on the subject of software engineering and project failure analysis. Her report will be served by the deadline.
Anya Sharma
Id: Email-29
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Olivia Grant <o.grant@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2024-02-21T19:45:00-05:00
Subject: Defendants' Expert Designation
Anya,
For your records, Defendants designate Dr. Samuel Finch as their testifying expert on project management standards and practices. His report will follow.
Best,
Olivia
Id: Email-30
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Ben Carter <ben.carter@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2024-05-01T13:00:00-04:00
Subject: Expert Report from Dr. Reed
Anya,
Dr. Reed's expert report has just come in. It's very strong. She traces the failure directly to Quantum's decision to use an outdated framework and Visionary Tech's flawed data migration scripts. She convincingly argues that the 'scope creep' issues were trivial and could not have caused this level of systemic failure.
See attached.
Ben
Attachments: Expert_Report_E_Reed.pdf
Id: Email-31
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2024-05-10T09:15:00-04:00
Subject: Case Discussion
Sharma,
Without prejudice to our positions, my client is willing to explore a global resolution to this matter. Let me know if you are open to a discussion.
J. Thorne
Id: Email-32
To: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2024-05-10T10:30:00-04:00
Subject: RE: Case Discussion
Julian,
We are always open to a reasonable discussion.
Anya
Id: Email-33
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2024-06-05T17:50:00-04:00
Subject: Settlement Proposal
Anya,
Attached is our initial settlement proposal. This is a comprehensive offer to resolve all claims, including the counterclaim.
Regards,
Julian Thorne
Attachments: Settlement_Offer_Thorne.pdf
Id: Email-34
To: Mark Chen <mark.chen@innovatesolutions.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2024-06-06T09:00:00-04:00
Subject: Settlement Offer Received
Mark,
We've received a lowball offer from Quantum, as expected. It's about 20% of your actual damages. This is a standard negotiation tactic. We will analyze it and formulate a counter-proposal. No need to be discouraged.
Anya
Id: Email-35
To: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2024-06-15T11:20:00-04:00
Subject: RE: Settlement Proposal
Julian,
Your offer is not a serious basis for resolution. We are prepared to make a counter-proposal. However, before doing so, we require the deposition of your expert, Dr. Finch, and the outstanding documents related to Visionary Tech's performance testing.
Anya
Id: Email-36
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2024-06-15T16:45:00-04:00
Subject: RE: Settlement Proposal
The discovery is a separate track. We can schedule Dr. Finch's deposition, but we won't be held hostage on discovery to continue settlement talks. We need a response to our offer.
Id: Email-37
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Olivia Grant <o.grant@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2024-06-17T21:15:00-04:00
Subject: Follow up
Anya,
Following up on Julian's email. We would be amenable to providing the performance testing documents if we can get a confirmation that a substantive counter-offer will be forthcoming. We are trying to keep this moving forward constructively.
Best,
Olivia
Id: Email-38
To: Ben Carter <ben.carter@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2024-06-18T10:00:00-04:00
Subject: Opposing Counsel's Pattern
Ben,
Notice the pattern here? Thorne sends a hardline email during the day, and his associate Grant follows up with a much softer, more constructive tone in the evening. This has happened after our last three contentious exchanges. It suggests they have a goal to settle but Thorne needs to project strength. It also signals that concessions on discovery (like these documents) are possible if we push. Let's keep this in mind.
Anya
Id: Email-39
To: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Julian Thorne <j.thorne@thorneassociates.com>
Date: 2025-09-05T17:00:00-04:00
Subject: Discovery Deadline
Sharma,
Per Judge Wallace's order, our joint submission on the status of all outstanding discovery is due in 30 days, on October 5th. We have yet to receive your supplemental responses to our Second Set of Interrogatories, nor have we concluded our negotiations on the ESI protocol. We need to finalize these matters urgently.
J. Thorne
Id: Email-40
To: Ben Carter <ben.carter@sterlinglocke.com>, Chloe Davis <chloe.davis@sterlinglocke.com>
From: Anya Sharma <anya.sharma@sterlinglocke.com>
Date: 2025-10-06T09:00:00-04:00
Subject: URGENT: Discovery Deadline & Case Strategy
Team,
We have a hard deadline in 30 days to finalize all discovery matters. We need to be prepared for a major push.
Let's review our strategic position. The email record shows a clear pattern from Thorne's office:
1. **Timing:** Hardline positions are sent during business hours by Thorne; conciliatory feelers are sent in the evenings by his associate.
2. **Concessions:** In past disputes, they've conceded on procedural/discovery issues first to appear reasonable before talking money.
3. **Themes:** Their deposition questions and discovery requests consistently hammer on "scope creep" and "plaintiff unresponsiveness." This is their entire defense.
Our response needs to be twofold. Ben, prepare our motion to compel on the outstanding ESI, but let's hold off on filing. First, I'll send a letter offering a compromise on the ESI in exchange for them dropping their objections to the Visionary Tech communications. Chloe, please pull all communications from Olivia Grant from the last 6 months - I want to see if her "softening" tone correlates with key court deadlines.
This deadline is an opportunity. Let's use their patterns against them to get what we need for the next round of settlement talks.
Anya