Class Actions
A class action presents unique substantive and procedural issues; we have the experience and expertise to successfully navigate that system. Class actions require strategic thinking from the outset to address both practical business realities as well as litigation objectives. We work as a team with our clients to develop, refine, and implement that strategy with maximum efficiency.
Our attorneys have handled numerous class action cases in state and federal court, for a host of different clients, and involving a wide variety of claims and subject areas. We have been involved in a number of class actions alleging violations of federal and state securities laws and regulations (including Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, SEC Rule 10b-5, Sections 11, 12 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, and Sections 25501 and 25504 of the California Corporations Code), fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, false advertising and breach of warranty. On the defense side, we have secured dismissals, defeated class certification, and achieved very favorable class settlements.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Represented several of the nation’s largest investment banks in multi-billion-dollar shareholder securities and derivative actions relating to mortgage-backed securities (such as collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”)) and auction rate securities.
- Represented a major investment bank in a shareholder derivative suit in Delaware Court of Chancery alleging fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and corporate waste, winning dismissal.
- Represented private equity firms in multi-billion-dollar fraud and breach of fiduciary duty actions; won dismissal and affirmance on appeal.
- Represented healthcare provider in putative class action involving claims of fraud and violations of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act stemming from the alleged misbranding of drugs.
- Represented Fortune 100 life insurance carrier in class action involving claims of fraud and violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law.
Practice Areas
Latest News
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Keller/Anderle attorneys named to Benchmark Litigation’s nationwide 2020 lists of top lawyers
November 26, 2019
Jennifer has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s list of “The Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America.” This is the 3rd year in a row that she has been selected. Jesse has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s “Future Stars” list.
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Jennifer Keller appointed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
November 18, 2019
There are eight JSACs across the state, comprised of attorneys and judges who live and work in the region. Committee members provide preliminary, non-partisan feedback on candidates and help promote a diverse and inclusive nomination process for California’s judiciary.
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Presentation at the National Association of Women Lawyers, 15th General Counsel Institute
November 11, 2019
Nahal Kazemi and Jennifer Keller spoke at the National Association of Women Lawyers, 15th General Counsel Institute in New York.
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Jennifer Keller selected to 2019 “OC 500 Directory of Influence”
November 7, 2019
The OC 500 represents a selection of local newsmakers, influencers, business executives and others that drive Orange County’s diverse and always-changing economy. Each member of the list has made a positive mark on OC’s Community of Business over the course of the past year.