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1. JPMorgan ordered to pay $4 million in expense dispute (americanbazaaronline.com) — A Beverly Hills–based former JPMorgan broker has won a FINRA arbitration ruling worth about $4.25 million after disputing his firing over a $642 Super Bowl weekend deli platter expense. Arbitrators ordered the bank to pay damages and clean up his regulatory record, while JPMorgan continues to defend its decision, making this a notable workplace and finance story for local professionals.
2. Matthew Perry's assistant gets 41-month sentence for central role in ketamine death (kiro7.com) — A former live-in assistant to Matthew Perry has been sentenced in Los Angeles federal court for his role in the actor’s fatal ketamine use, a case that has drawn wide attention across the region. Photo retrospectives tied to the story highlight Perry’s many appearances in Beverly Hills, including charity galas and industry events at the Regent Beverly Wilshire, underscoring his long connection to the local entertainment community.
3. Bronfman Hauptman Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com) — A major philanthropic foundation based in Beverly Hills is quietly ramping up its giving, with grants focused on arts, education, democracy initiatives, and Jewish causes. Local beneficiaries include the Jewish Graduate Student Initiative in Beverly Hills and several Los Angeles institutions, while substantial funding also flows to national progressive policy and Jewish organizations. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, favoring long-term relationships with select grantees.
4. DOJ recovers additional $6M connected to 6-year scandal involving Malaysian company 1MDB (justthenews.com) — Federal investigators say some embezzled 1MDB funds were spent on Beverly Hills real estate and a boutique hotel, tying this global scandal to local properties. The Justice Department has just recovered another $6 million linked to the scheme, including a New York apartment, as it continues a decade-long asset forfeiture effort.
5. ‘Project Hail Mary' Dominates Golden Trailer Awards With 5 Wins, Including Best of Show (thewrap.com) — Beverly Hills’ Saban Theatre just hosted the Golden Trailer Awards, where the trailer for “Project Hail Mary” swept five honors including Best of Show. The ceremony drew about 1,000 industry attendees and spotlighted dozens of winning film, TV, and streaming campaigns across action, drama, horror, and more.
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