 Ampersand also brought claims for unfair competition, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage and contract, and negligent interference with prospective economic advantage and contract.The "Independent" had posted a copy of a story written by "News-Press" reporter Scott Hadly about the July 6, 2006, events.The "News-Press" chose not to publish the story, and a copy was leaked to the "Independent", which posted the article on its website.