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Nearly 11 Percent of Physicians' 40-Year Careers Spent with an Open, Unresolved Malpractice Claim, on Average — Jan 24, 2013

stressed doctorThe U.S. malpractice system is widely regarded as inefficient, in part because of how long cases take to resolve. Malpractice reforms should be assessed by how well they reduce litigation time without undermining patients' needs.

Hedge Funds Not a Primary Cause of the Financial Crisis, but Could Contribute to Systemic Risk — Sep 19, 2012

Stock market graphHedge funds did not play a pivotal role in the financial crisis compared to other agents, such as credit rating agencies, mortgage lenders, and issuers of credit default swaps. However, hedge funds do have the potential to contribute to disruptions of the U.S. financial system.

Judicial Pay Influences the Quality of Appellate Judges — Jul 3, 2012

An examination of state appellate court judge pay across the United States from 1977 to 2007 shows that judicial salaries have a small but significant effect on the length of judicial tenure, and a small effect on the background of judges that join the appellate bench. A more limited analysis of California trial court judges finds far more sensitivity to pay, however, suggesting that trial and appellate court judges may behave differently.

Would Increased Transparency Improve the U.S. Civil Justice System? — Apr 24, 2012

Some argue that the confidentiality of the civil justice system keeps it working efficiently and fairly; others argue that the public is being denied information about hazards that may cause harm. A balanced approach to increasing transparency can improve the system, raise public confidence, and protect litigants' privacy.

What is the Impact of Health Care Reform on Workers' Compensation Medical Care? — Apr 23, 2012

When enacting, implementing, and evaluating health care reform, policymakers should consider potential spillover effects on workers' compensation insurance. The experience of Massachusetts's heath care reform suggests that reform may reduce medical costs.

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Paul Heaton is an economist at the RAND Corporation, director of the RAND Institute for Civil Justice (ICJ), and a professor in the Pardee RAND Graduate School. Much of his research aims to apply methodological insights from economics to inform issues in legal and criminal justice policy. He…

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ICJ Board Member Discusses Global Catastrophes and the New Business Environment — Dec 7, 2011

Financial services executive Dan Dumoyer, member of the RAND Institute for Civil Justice Board of Overseers, hosted an online discussion at The Washington Post about the global impact on business of unprecedented catastrophic losses, and the legislative environment for business leaders.