Jackson Walker partner Marc Fuller was featured in The Texas Lawbook, where he provided legal commentary on the groundbreaking case of Sydney Nicole v. Alyssa Sheil. This case, involving two prominent social media influencers, is expected to set a significant precedent for similar lawsuits in the growing field of social media law.

In his discussion, Marc highlighted the substantial legal hurdles that the lawsuit will face before any potential victory can be achieved. He emphasized that the judge’s decision to allow the case to proceed should not be interpreted as an indication of a likely win for the plaintiff, Sydney Nicole. Instead, Marc believes that the judge is exercising caution, particularly given the novel nature of the case, and is refraining from making definitive rulings on several issues of first impression.

Marc noted, “I think that this is basically a case that has been deemed plausible enough to make it into discovery, but I think that’s a long way from having claims that are going to end up prevailing.”

To read the full Texas Lawbook article, view “Social Media Influencer’s Texas Lawsuit Against Rival Could Pave the Way for Future Copyright Cases.”

Meet Marc

Marc Fuller has extensive experience defending clients in defamation, privacy, copyright, and other disputes over content. He also represents technology companies and online services in disputes over content moderation, user anonymity, and digital privacy. In addition, Marc has handled a broad range of litigation for non-media companies, focusing on appeals, class actions, disparagement claims, and First Amendment issues. He has authored amicus briefs in media law and First Amendment cases in the Texas Supreme Court, California Supreme Court, Fifth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court.