Lamps Plus, Inc., Petitioners v. Frank Varela — Breyer, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Breyer dissents, arguing that the Court of Appeals lacked jurisdiction to review the district court's order compelling arbitration because the Federal Arbitration Act’s §16(b) bars appeals of such interlocutory orders. He would hold the Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction over the petition, but joins the majority dissent on the substantive arbitration issues. The opinion also critiques reliance on Green Tree and emphasizes the FAA’s pro‑arbitration appellate scheme.