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February 2026

Mediator Ethical Challenges: Transformative Responses

Professor Sharon Press’ chapter, “Mediator Ethical Challenges: Transformative Responses” was published in Transformative Conflict Resolution: Mediation, Dialogue, Coaching.

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February 1, 2026

Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands: Wolters Kluwer

Editors: Robin Brzobohatý, Martina Cirbusová, and Joseph P. Folger

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Sharon B. Press

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January 2026

Brain Death: Five Mandates to Continue Technologic Support after Death

Professor Thaddeus Pope’s article, “Brain Death: Five Mandates to Continue Technologic Support after Death” was published in volume 26(1) of the American Journal of Bioethics.

The American Journal of Bioethics, 26(1), 41–43

January 14, 2026

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Thaddeus Mason Pope

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Addressing ‘Futility’ in Psychiatry: A Consensus Statement

Professor Thaddeus Pope’s article, “Addressing ‘Futility’ in Psychiatry: A Consensus Statement” was published in volume 56 of Psychological Medicine.

Psychological Medicine. 2026;56:e16

January 14, 2026

Co-author(s): Brent M. Kious [et al.]

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Thaddeus Mason Pope

Professor of Law

Opinion: ICE in Minneapolis: Local immigration experts weigh in

Star Tribune

January 9, 2026

Co-author(s): Misti Allen Binsfeld, Scott Borene, Michael H. Davis, Alexis Dutt, Sandra Feist, Jesse Goldfarb, Loan Huynh, George Maxwell, John T. Medeiros, Maria Miller, Howard S. (Sam) Myers III, Paschal O. Nwokocha, Graham Ojala-Barbour, Caroline Ostrom, Sarah K. Peterson, Marc Prokosch, Tim Sanders Szabo, Elizabeth M. Streefland, Steven C. Thal, Elizabeth A. Thompson, Robert Webber, Matthew Webster, and David Wilson

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Ana Pottratz Acosta

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Brain Death Contestation: A Scoping Review of Its Incidence and Management

Professor Thaddeus Pope’s article, “Brain Death Contestation: A Scoping Review of Its Incidence and Management” was published in volume 54(1) of Critical Care Medicine.

Professor Pope and the article’s eight other authors wrote the piece on behalf of the Society of Critical Care Medicine Contestation of Pediatric Brain Death Task Force.

Critical Care Medicine 54(1):p 154-162, January 2026

January 1, 2026

Co-author(s): Society of Critical Care Medicine Contestation of Pediatric Brain Death Task Force

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Thaddeus Mason Pope

Professor of Law

December 2025

DOGE’s Matrix Structure and Presidential Power

Professor Jason Marisam’s article, “DOGE’s Matrix Structure and Presidential Power” was published in volume 64 of the University of Louisville Law Review.

64 University of Louisville Law Review 77 (2025)

December 15, 2025

Alternate link: DOGE’s Matrix Structure and Presidential Power

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Jason Marisam

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October 2025

Advance Directives: Ten Strategies to Assure Value Congruent Treatment

Professor Thaddeus Pope’s article, “Advance Directives: Ten Strategies to Assure Value Congruent Treatment” was published in volume 25(11) of the American Journal of Bioethics.

The American Journal of Bioethics, 25(11), 86–88

October 18, 2025

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Thaddeus Mason Pope

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Minnesota Jury Instruction Companion Handbook : Civil

Professor Peter Knapp and Professor Mike Steenson served as co-reporters for the 2025 edition of the Minnesota Jury Instruction Companion Handbook: Civil published by Thomson Reuters.

Book

October 15, 2025

Eagan, MN: Thomson Reuters

Co-author(s): Mike Steenson

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Peter B. Knapp

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Minnesota Jury Instruction Companion Handbook: Civil

Professor Mike Steenson and Professor Peter Knapp served as co-reporters for the 2025 edition of the Minnesota Jury Instruction Companion Handbook: Civil published by Thomson Reuters.

Book

October 15, 2025

Eagan, MN: Thomson Reuters

Co-author(s): Peter Knapp

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Michael K. Steenson

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Medical Futility Laws Protect Surrogate Decision Makers by Constraining Clinicians and Hospitals

Professor Thaddeus Pope’s article, “Medical Futility Laws Protect Surrogate Decision Makers by Constraining Clinicians and Hospitals” was published in the HEC Forum.

HEC Forum (2025)

October 15, 2025

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Thaddeus Mason Pope

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