“Because of the seriousness of this lawsuit, Judge Jamerson has encouraged me to discontinue the Daily Planet until this case is over.”
I think you need find another reason to close the Planet.
It is really hard to get past something like this and establish the suspension of disbelief needed to enjoy your tale.
I'm not sure where you are going but if you want to explore L&C without the Planet perhaps you could do an AU where it didn't open again at the end of first season?
