McDonald’s faces renewed scrutiny in the United Kingdom as the Equality and Human Rights Commission strengthens its legal agreement with the fast-food giant following hundreds of new sexual harassment allegations. The case raises pressing questions about corporate accountability, regulatory enforcement, and the limits of self-regulation in global franchise systems.

Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash We are delighted to share the work being carried out for the Law and Society Annual Meeting , which will take place in San Francisco, California, from May 28 to 31, 2026 . The research group, Economic Crime and Corporate Compliance Collaborative Research Network (CRN41) , serves as a multi-disciplinary global forum for scholars and practitioners. Our network examines the intricate landscape of economic misconduct and the crucial role of organizational...

The article discusses the resolution adopted by the 10th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the UNCAC, which focuses on the...