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Jeffrey J. Graham

J&J, Redux: Bankruptcy Court Dismissed 3M Subsidiary’s Chapter 11 Case

Indianapolis Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey Graham says that the bankruptcy court cannot become “another court of general jurisdiction.”

Judge Predicts Seventh Circuit Wouldn’t Halt Earplug Lawsuits Against Nondebtor 3M

Judge Graham in Indianapolis sees the Seventh Circuit as interpreting ‘related to’ jurisdiction narrowly and not inclined to halt lawsuits against nondebtors without a direct effect on the bankrupt estate.

Supplier Socked for $3.5 Million in Preferences Although All Bills Were Paid on Time

Hounding a debtor for payment and shortening credit terms defeated an ‘ordinary course’ defense to a preference.

Courts Split on Arbitrating Dischargeability of Student Loans

Supreme Court’s Epic decision may end up forcing debtors to arbitrate dischargeability of loans.

Inventory Liens Always Prevail over Reclamation Claims, Indianapolis Judge Says

BAPCPA amendments were a mess but cleaned up one issue on reclamation, according to Judge Graham.