How Change is Effected: courts, legislation, grass roots - led by Martha Coakley

Session #4: INCOME INEQUALITY AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE (Part 2)

States were major forces in filing lawsuits against major Wall Street Banks for the crash of the economy and the foreclosure crisis.  How did the crisis happen, why wasn't it prevented, did the actions at state and/or federal level make any difference? Particularly, how did Massachusetts pursue relief through the courts and by working nationally? And what role can the courts play to address unfairness going forward?

Guest: Chief Justice Ralph D Gants, Massachusetts Supreme Court

Room: Littauer 166, HKS

***All study groups are off-the-record and not for media coverage***