The papers filed today revealed just how swiftly and suddenly the case has moved in the past few days.

When the computer is removed and the paper filed, the table is ready for dinner.

On January 15, 2009, as the nation's 15th largest daily paper, the paper filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The paper also routinely files local freedom-of-information requests and uploads piles of public records to its Web site.

In February 2008, the paper filed a formal notice of claim, which is required by Arizona law in order to sue government officials.

The paper filed for bankruptcy protection last Dec. 5, a month after the death of its owner, Robert Maxwell.

"Even as alleged by plaintiff, the purported encounter at the hotel is not actionable," stated the motion papers filed today.

The papers filed a petition to the Supreme Court, which ruled that the suspension had been wrongly issued and should be set aside.

Last week, the paper filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code.