Over the last hundred years corporations have accrued enormous legal standing. They have even more rights than citizens. A corporation is licensed to do business. These licenses are called charters. In theory, when a corporation violates its charter, it can be revoked. That used to happen, but not any more. Richard Grossman explains why in this fascinating program.

Richard Grossman
Richard Grossman is a top expert on law and corporations. He directs the Program on Corporations, Law & Democracy and is author of Taking Care of Business.