Marc Fuller
Practice Areas
Experience
- Appellate
- Business Litigation
- Class Action
- Copyrights
- Digital
- Entertainment Litigation
- Entertainment, Digital, & Sports
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Media
- Media Litigation
Biography
Marc represents a wide range of publishers, broadcasters, online services, and other businesses in disputes over content. He has extensive experience in First Amendment, defamation, business disparagement, privacy, copyright, and internet law. He is also an experienced appellate advocate, focusing on media, constitutional, and class action issues.
Marc 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. He has an active pro bono practice in media and appellate law.
Marc served as a judicial clerk to Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, and to Judge Fortunato P. Benavides, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Education
B.A., summa cum laude, Southern Methodist University
J.D., Stanford Law School
- Moot Court Board, President
Bar Admissions
Texas
California
Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits
U.S. District Courts for the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California
U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas
Media & First Amendment Litigation
- Tex. (2025) – Defending national newspaper publisher against defamation and breach of contract claims by global tax services company
- Tex. (2025) – Defending nonprofit news organizations against business disparagement and related claims arising from investigative report on local government officials’ COVID response
- N.D. Tex. (2025) – Defending broadcaster against consumer fraud claims challenging broadcaster’s editing of news program
- Tex. App. (2025) – Representing magazine in defamation case arising out of article on removal of books from state historical sites
- Tex. Dist. (2025) – Representing magazine in defamation case brought by January 6th rioter
- Tex. (2024) – Defended Mexican broadcaster and journalist in appeal over defamation and related claims by international pop music star and her family members
- 5th Cir. (2024) – Represented amici coalition of book publishers, prominent authors, and trade organizations challenging local government’s banning of books from public library
- N.D. Tex. (2024) – Assisted in representation of insurance company and marketing agency in copyright case brought by video game developer
- U.S. (2023) – Represented international human rights organizations as pro bono amicus counsel in Section 230 case
- Tex. Dist. (2023) – Obtained dismissal of defamation and fraud claims against publisher and authors of prize-winning book on controversy over a pop artist’s collection of Alamo-related artifacts
- Tex. Dist. (2023) – Obtained dismissal of defamation and related claims over a series of reports by news website that focuses on corruption and government malfeasance in Africa
- 5th Cir. (2022) – Obtained dismissal of defamation claims against website based on lack of personal jurisdiction
- W.D. Tex. (2022) – Obtained dismissal of negligence and conspiracy claims against a television network that aired documentary program on policing
- E.D. Tex. (2020) – Obtained dismissal of defamation claims against online publisher that reported on plaintiff’s role in promoting conspiracy theory about 2016 presidential election
- NY App. Div. (2019) – Obtained affirmance of dismissal of defamation and tortious interference claims by a hedge fund against newspaper publisher
- Tex. (2019) – Obtained dismissal under the Texas anti-SLAPP statute of defamation claims over newspaper’s coverage of healthcare fraud investigation
- 5th Cir. (2019) – Obtained affirmance of dismissal of RICO, conspiracy, tortious interference, and defamation claims against a local newspaper, its employees, and owner
Internet Litigation
- W.D. Tex. (2025)—Assisting in defense of internet company against tort claims brought on behalf of minor
- 5th Cir. (2021) – Assisted in defense of internet company, securing dismissal of Anti-Terrorism Act claims arising out of a mass shooting in Dallas, Texas and affirmance on appeal
- Tex. Dist. (2020) – Secured dismissal of claims against internet services company arising out of a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas
- Tex. App. (2015) – Obtained 0appellate victory for e-commerce company against multi-level marketing companies seeking to unmask anonymous online auction sellers
Appellate and Commercial Litigation
- 9th Cir. (2025) – Representing leading insurer in putative class action over homeowners’ insurance claims
- W.D. Tex. (2025) – Representing leading insurer in labor depreciation class action
- Wash. (2024) – Represented leading insurer in obtaining victory in Washington Supreme Court over legal challenges to the use of computer database to determine reasonableness of medical charges
- N.D. Tex. (2024) – Assisted in representing nonprofit corporation established by Congress under Sarbanes-Oxley against constitutional challenges
- 11th Cir. (2022) – Represented manufacturing company in securing reversal of bankruptcy court’s and district court’s judgment, resulting in dismissal of alleged Coal Act liabilities
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers, 2025
- Law360 Editorial Advisory Board – Media and Entertainment, 2024
- Author, “Texas Appellate Court Rejects LLC Plaintiff’s Bid for Statewide Venue in Defamation Case,” Media Law Resource Center (April 2024)
Co-Author, “Media Privacy and Related Law,” Texas Chapter, Media Law Resource Center (2012-Present) - Moderator, “Hot Issues in Social Media,” ABA Forum on Communications Law 28th Annual Conference (2023)
- Moderator, “Legislative Update on Open Government,” State Bar of Texas Annual Convention (2023)
- Speaker, “What Landry’s Means for Press Statements,” UT Law CLE’s Conference on State and Federal Appeals (June 2022)
- Moderator, “Hot Issues in anti-SLAPP,” ABA Forum on Communications Law 27th Annual Conference (2022)
- Moderator, “Newsgathering Boutique,” Media Law Resource Center Annual Conference (2021)
- Moderator, “Hot Issues in Reporter’s Privilege,” ABA Forum on Communications Law 26th Annual Conference (2021)
- Moderator, “Newsgathering Boutique,” Media Law Resource Center Annual Conference (2020)
- Moderator, “Hot Issues in Libel and Privacy,” ABA Forum on Communications Law 25th Annual Conference (2020)
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 2024
- ABA Forum on Communications Law
- Past member of Governing Committee
- Past Chair of Training and Development Committee
- Dallas Bar Association Media Relations Committee, Past Chair
March 10, 2025
Attorney News
Seven Jackson Walker Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s List of 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers
Jackson Walker partners Chip Babcock, Marc Fuller, Bob Latham, Emilio Nicolas, Nate St. Clair, Paul Watler, and Shannon Zmud Teicher have been selected to “The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers” list. The professionals chosen for this prestigious list have demonstrated exceptional skill and leadership in their respective fields, reinforcing Jackson Walker’s reputation as a powerhouse in media, entertainment, and sports law.
January 30, 2025
Mentions
Marc Fuller Featured in The Texas Lawbook Discussing Landmark Social Media Influencer Case
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.
July 16, 2024
Mentions
Marc Fuller and Emily Carlton Featured in ‘The Texas Lawbook’ Discussing TCPA Challenges for Pro Bono Attorneys
Jackson Walker partner Marc Fuller and associate Emily Carlton were featured in an article by Michelle Casady in The Texas Lawbook discussing the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA) and its impact on pro bono attorneys.
April 11, 2024
Insights
Texas Appellate Court Rejects LLC Plaintiff’s Bid for Statewide Venue in Defamation Case | Media Law Resource Center
In this article published by the Media Law Resource Center, Marc Fuller provides an in-depth analysis of a recent decision by the Texas Court of Appeals that clarifies the state’s venue statute for libel and slander claims. The court rejected a broad interpretation that would have allowed limited liability companies, partnerships, and other business entities to file lawsuits in virtually any jurisdiction within the state. Fuller’s insights underscore the significance of this ruling in shaping the legal landscape for defamation cases in Texas.
April 3, 2024
Attorney News
Marc Fuller Appointed to Law360’s 2024 Editorial Advisory Board
Marc Fuller has been appointed to Law360’s 2024 Editorial Advisory Boards in the Media & Entertainment sector.
May 25, 2023
Newsletters
JW Media | VIA ePostcard – May/June 2023
View the May/June 2023 edition of the JW Media | VIA ePostcard.
May 25, 2023
Insights
On Section 230, SCOTUS Says It Best When It Says Nothing At All
In the space of a three-page per curiam opinion, Gonzalez v. Google went from blockbuster to nothingburger. The first (and, therefore, the biggest) Section 230 case to be considered on the merits by the U.S. Supreme Court, Gonzalez was widely billed as the case that could break the internet, garnering headlines and attracting armies of amici on both sides.
By Marc Fuller & Hannah Walsh
Practice Experience
Media & First Amendment Litigation
- Tex. (2025) – Defending national newspaper publisher against defamation and breach of contract claims by global tax services company
- Tex. (2025) – Defending nonprofit news organizations against business disparagement and related claims arising from investigative report on local government officials’ COVID response
- N.D. Tex. (2025) – Defending broadcaster against consumer fraud claims challenging broadcaster’s editing of news program
- Tex. App. (2025) – Representing magazine in defamation case arising out of article on removal of books from state historical sites
- Tex. Dist. (2025) – Representing magazine in defamation case brought by January 6th rioter
- Tex. (2024) – Defended Mexican broadcaster and journalist in appeal over defamation and related claims by international pop music star and her family members
- 5th Cir. (2024) – Represented amici coalition of book publishers, prominent authors, and trade organizations challenging local government’s banning of books from public library
- N.D. Tex. (2024) – Assisted in representation of insurance company and marketing agency in copyright case brought by video game developer
- U.S. (2023) – Represented international human rights organizations as pro bono amicus counsel in Section 230 case
- Tex. Dist. (2023) – Obtained dismissal of defamation and fraud claims against publisher and authors of prize-winning book on controversy over a pop artist’s collection of Alamo-related artifacts
- Tex. Dist. (2023) – Obtained dismissal of defamation and related claims over a series of reports by news website that focuses on corruption and government malfeasance in Africa
- 5th Cir. (2022) – Obtained dismissal of defamation claims against website based on lack of personal jurisdiction
- W.D. Tex. (2022) – Obtained dismissal of negligence and conspiracy claims against a television network that aired documentary program on policing
- E.D. Tex. (2020) – Obtained dismissal of defamation claims against online publisher that reported on plaintiff’s role in promoting conspiracy theory about 2016 presidential election
- NY App. Div. (2019) – Obtained affirmance of dismissal of defamation and tortious interference claims by a hedge fund against newspaper publisher
- Tex. (2019) – Obtained dismissal under the Texas anti-SLAPP statute of defamation claims over newspaper’s coverage of healthcare fraud investigation
- 5th Cir. (2019) – Obtained affirmance of dismissal of RICO, conspiracy, tortious interference, and defamation claims against a local newspaper, its employees, and owner
Internet Litigation
- W.D. Tex. (2025)—Assisting in defense of internet company against tort claims brought on behalf of minor
- 5th Cir. (2021) – Assisted in defense of internet company, securing dismissal of Anti-Terrorism Act claims arising out of a mass shooting in Dallas, Texas and affirmance on appeal
- Tex. Dist. (2020) – Secured dismissal of claims against internet services company arising out of a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas
- Tex. App. (2015) – Obtained 0appellate victory for e-commerce company against multi-level marketing companies seeking to unmask anonymous online auction sellers
Appellate and Commercial Litigation
- 9th Cir. (2025) – Representing leading insurer in putative class action over homeowners’ insurance claims
- W.D. Tex. (2025) – Representing leading insurer in labor depreciation class action
- Wash. (2024) – Represented leading insurer in obtaining victory in Washington Supreme Court over legal challenges to the use of computer database to determine reasonableness of medical charges
- N.D. Tex. (2024) – Assisted in representing nonprofit corporation established by Congress under Sarbanes-Oxley against constitutional challenges
- 11th Cir. (2022) – Represented manufacturing company in securing reversal of bankruptcy court’s and district court’s judgment, resulting in dismissal of alleged Coal Act liabilities
Recognition & Accolades
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers, 2025
- Law360 Editorial Advisory Board – Media and Entertainment, 2024
Publications & Speeches
- Author, “Texas Appellate Court Rejects LLC Plaintiff’s Bid for Statewide Venue in Defamation Case,” Media Law Resource Center (April 2024)
Co-Author, “Media Privacy and Related Law,” Texas Chapter, Media Law Resource Center (2012-Present) - Moderator, “Hot Issues in Social Media,” ABA Forum on Communications Law 28th Annual Conference (2023)
- Moderator, “Legislative Update on Open Government,” State Bar of Texas Annual Convention (2023)
- Speaker, “What Landry’s Means for Press Statements,” UT Law CLE’s Conference on State and Federal Appeals (June 2022)
- Moderator, “Hot Issues in anti-SLAPP,” ABA Forum on Communications Law 27th Annual Conference (2022)
- Moderator, “Newsgathering Boutique,” Media Law Resource Center Annual Conference (2021)
- Moderator, “Hot Issues in Reporter’s Privilege,” ABA Forum on Communications Law 26th Annual Conference (2021)
- Moderator, “Newsgathering Boutique,” Media Law Resource Center Annual Conference (2020)
- Moderator, “Hot Issues in Libel and Privacy,” ABA Forum on Communications Law 25th Annual Conference (2020)
Community Involvement
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 2024
- ABA Forum on Communications Law
- Past member of Governing Committee
- Past Chair of Training and Development Committee
- Dallas Bar Association Media Relations Committee, Past Chair