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RAND Institute for Civil Justice

Since 1979, the RAND Institute for Civil Justice has been dedicated to making the civil justice system more efficient and more equitable. Our research is supported by pooled grants from corporations, trade and professional associations, and individuals; by government grants and contacts; and by private foundations. The Institute disseminates its work widely to the legal, business, and research communities, and to the general public.

Featured Research

Civic Education
Commentary
The RAND Institute for Civil Justice: 40th Anniversary Reflections
Nov 6, 2019
Victim Compensation Programs
Report
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Early Assistance After Disasters
Nov 14, 2019
Autonomous Vehicles
Essay
Who's Responsible When Your Car Gets Hacked?
Oct 23, 2019
Insurance
Journal Article
Content Analysis of Cyber Insurance Policies: How Do Carriers Price Cyber Risk?
Apr 30, 2019

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Research and Commentary

Allocating Costs for California Wildfires
Jul 24, 2019
Wildfires in California have caused and will likely continue to cause substantial losses for residents, businesses, and government agencies. It is important to distribute these losses in a manner that provides incentives to reduce their magnitude over time.
When an Autonomous Vehicle Is Hacked, Who Is Liable?
Jul 12, 2019
Hacks on autonomous vehicles could lead to deaths, property destruction, ransomware attacks, or data theft. Several scenarios illustrate the policy challenges facing the civil legal system, insurers, and others.
Tool Created to Help Multinational Companies Assess Risk of Bribery When Doing Business in Foreign Countries
May 13, 2019
Corruption can hinder global business investment — particularly in emerging markets — but multinational companies often have difficulty assessing the business bribery risk in other countries. A new tool, called the TRACE Matrix, can help.
The Role of Health Care Liens in Litigation and Recovery
Nov 20, 2018
Third-party liens have increasingly become an issue in resolving mass litigation events. As lien rights grow, liens will almost certainly become more frequent and command a greater share of recovery funds.
How Wildfire Risks Impact California's Homeowners Insurance Market
Sep 5, 2018
Wildfire poses considerable risk to Californians, and the associated increases in home insurance prices can cause financial hardship for families. It's critical to understand how the insurance market is performing with regard to wildfire risk and how climate change may affect this performance.
Evaluation of the Return-to-Work Fund in California's Workers' Compensation System
Jun 20, 2018
California's Return-to-Work Supplement Program is performing well on several dimensions, however, take-up of the program is low, with just over half of eligible workers applying for the $5000 benefit.

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