No. 25-829
Matt Martorello v. Lula Williams, et al.
Response Waived
Experienced Counsel
Tags: civil-liability indian-commerce-clause internet-contract rico-act state-regulation tribal-lending
Key Terms:
Privacy JusticiabilityDoctri ClassAction
Privacy JusticiabilityDoctri ClassAction
Latest Conference:
2026-02-20
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the Indian Commerce Clause preempts state regulation of loans made on an Indian reservation by a tribal lender via internet, and whether a RICO unlawful debt violation requires scienter for civil liability
Docket Entries
2026-01-21
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
2026-01-13
Waiver of right of respondent Lula Williams, et al. to respond filed.
2026-01-09
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 12, 2026)
2025-11-04
Application (25A498) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until January 9, 2026.
2025-10-28
Application (25A498) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 10, 2025 to January 9, 2026, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Attorneys
Lula Williams, et al.
Matthew W.H. Wessler — Gupta Wessler LLP, Respondent
Matthew W.H. Wessler — Gupta Wessler LLP, Respondent
Matt Martorello
Steven Douglas Gordon — Holland & Knight, Petitioner
Steven Douglas Gordon — Holland & Knight, Petitioner