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The article addresses the forces and philosophies that gave rise to the franchisor as joint employer theory in the U.S. and how it would be deployed against fast food restaurant chain McDonald's Corp., which received complaints from the National Labor Relations Board on December 19, 2014 over alleged violations of the rights of employees at their franchised restaurants. Topics include the structure of the franchise model of distribution, the importance of the Lanham Act, and franchising laws.

Focuses on a study which examined the emotion and behavior of college students in the United States, who use alcohol and drugs a week before examinations in comparison to a normal week, due to stress. Information on methods and subjects used; Results of the study; Statistical information supporting the assessment of emotion and behavior.