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 ranked Tier 1 in three practice areas – “Best Law Firms” Orange County
November 5, 2021
U.S. News – Best Lawyers®’ 2022 “Best Law Firms” ranks Keller/Anderle LLP “Tier 1” Orange County rankings for Commercial Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense and Intellectual Property Litigation.
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Jennifer Keller named to 2022 list of “The Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America”
October 5, 2021
Jennifer Keller has been named to the 2022 Benchmark Litigation “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America,” an exclusive list of the top courtroom advocates in the United States. This is the 5th year in a row that Jennifer has been selected. In addition, Ms. Keller was selected to Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 20 Trial Lawyers in California” list for the 4th year in a row (every year since inception of the list).
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Billionaire Bill Gross found Guilty, Given Jail Time, Assails Esteemed Judge
October 1, 2021
“We hope this will end the nightmare our clients have suffered at the hands of the Grosses, but given his behavior today, that hope may be in vain,” says Scolnick.
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Jennifer Keller and Reuben Camper Cahn selected as “Top 100 Lawyers in California”
September 16, 2021
The selection of more than one partner at a firm is remarkable for even the largest law firms and particularly so for a boutique firm,” says managing partner Kay Anderle. “This honor attests to the outstanding capabilities of not just Jennifer and Reuben but other KA attorneys who work behind-the-scenes to achieve success for our clients.”