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Attorney General Mark Brnovich Files Lawsuit Against Google Over Deceptive and Unfair Location Tracking

by on May 28, 2020 0

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court today against Google LLC for deceptive and unfair practices used to obtain users’ location data, which Google then exploits for its lucrative advertising business. Arizona has brought forward this action under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act to put a stop to Google’s deceptive collection of user...

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AG Brnovich Announces Over $550 Million Settlement Over Subprime Auto Loans

by on May 26, 2020 0

Attorney General Mark Brnovich, along with a coalition of 34 attorneys general, announced today a settlement with Santander Consumer USA Inc., one of the nation’s largest subprime auto lenders, that provides $550 million in relief for consumers, with millions more expected in additional deficiency waivers. More than 12,000 Arizona consumers will receive between $22.7 million...

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IRS Launches Stimulus Check Hotline

by on May 26, 2020 0

The IRS said this week it has launched a stimulus check hotline as millions of Americans have still yet to receive their $1,200 payment. The hotline’s number is 1-800-919-9835. Those who call the hotline will be given an automated message about the stimulus checks. The IRS said on Monday that up to 3,500 representatives...

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Arizona Gas Prices Have Hit Rock Bottom

by on May 21, 2020 0

Filling up the gas tank will be cheap this Memorial Day weekend. Prices plummeted in March and April but as the long holiday weekend nears, petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan with Gas Buddy said Wednesday that demand is rising as more of the country opens up after COVID-19 restrictions impacted travel. It’s going to be...

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QS Names UArizona a Top US University

by on May 20, 2020 0

The University of Arizona is one of the top higher education institutions in the United States, according to Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings. UArizona tied for No. 68 overall and tied for No. 29 among public universities in the first QS U.S. University Rankings, released today. QS considered 769 U.S. colleges and universities for...

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J.C. Penney To Close 242 Stores Due To Bankruptcy

by on May 20, 2020 0

Days after filing for bankruptcy, J.C. Penney says it plans to close to 250 of their store locations. According to a document filed with the Securities and Exchanges Commission on Monday, approximately 29% of the retailer’s 846 stores, or 242 locations, will close between the current fiscal year and next fiscal year. For the...

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