I meant to add this in my original post.
I find it interesting that Clark is being judgemental about Lois breaking the rules to get a story, while he isn't as innocent as he claims to be. I'm sure that this Clark uses his superpowers once in a while to get information that isn't up front. While he might not break and enter, I'm sure that he'll use his vision gizmo to look into a safety deposit box or gaze through some important papers or get a close up to find a smudge of blood. Whatever!
I'm surprised that Clark didn't wince at that when Lois asked him if he never broke the rules. He does have an superunfair advantage.
gerry