No. 25-829

Matt Martorello v. Lula Williams, et al.

Lower Court: Fourth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-01-13
Status: Pending
Type: Paid
Response Waived Experienced Counsel
Tags: civil-liability indian-commerce-clause internet-contract rico-act state-regulation tribal-lending
Key Terms:
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. WesslerGupta Wessler LLP, Respondent
Matthew W.H. WesslerGupta Wessler LLP, Respondent
Matt Martorello
Steven Douglas GordonHolland & Knight, Petitioner
Steven Douglas GordonHolland & Knight, Petitioner