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15/10/2026

Words are essential tools in law! Legal language is incredibly important.

Sometimes words are only relevant to law (they have no other meaning elsewhere). Other times very common terms take on a different meaning altogether when used in law.

This week’s is the term “Novation.”

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Unlike an assignment, which generally transfers certain rights under a contract, novation replaces the original agreement with a new one and requires the consent of all relevant parties.

For businesses, this can be important when transferring contractual obligations as part of a business sale, restructuring or change in supplier arrangements.

If you need advice on a commercial contract, we can help. Contact us on [email protected]

14/10/2026

Adidas is taking Australian fashion label White Fox Boutique to the Federal Court, alleging that its four-stripe clothing designs infringe Adidas’ iconic three-stripe trade marks.

A design doesn’t necessarily have to be identical to an existing trade mark. The question can also be whether it is deceptively similar or likely to mislead consumers about a connection between the brands.

For businesses, before launching a product, consider whether its branding or design could infringe another party’s intellectual property rights.

As intellectual property specialists, we can assist business owners with developing a robust IP strategy from launch to long term growth. Contact our team of experts on [email protected]

In the meantime, we’ll keep you updated on Adidas v. White Fox ⚖️

09/10/2026

The ACCC has blocked Insurance Australia Group’s (IAG) proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance, finding the deal would likely substantially lessen competition in Western Australia’s motor vehicle and home and contents insurance markets.

The proposed acquisition would have given IAG an estimated 55-65% share of WA’s motor insurance market and 50-60% of its home and contents insurance market, raising concerns about market concentration and the potential for higher premiums.

Competition Law plays a crucial role in mergers and acquisitions, particularly where a transaction could significantly affect a market.

For businesses considering a merger or acquisition, understanding regulatory requirements and assessing competition risks early can be critical to a successful transaction - and here at Litton Legal we can help.

Contact our friendly team for assistance on [email protected]

04/10/2026

Smart glasses are popping up everywhere these days.

They can take photographs, record video and audio, access information using AI and, in some cases, livestream directly to social media.

In September, the Federal Government asked the Australian Public Service Commission to consider whether camera-equipped smart glasses should be prohibited in Commonwealth workplaces, citing privacy and security concerns. The Government has also asked the Privacy Commissioner to give the technology priority consideration.

The proposal does not amount to a general ban on smart glasses across Australian workplaces, however, it does reflect the age we live in where existing laws, workplace rules and rapidly developing AI-enabled technology tends to outpace the former.

For businesses, these are the commercial questions to consider.

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20/09/2026

Freeeo way to go ⚓️💜

With Fremantle heading to the 2026 AFL Grand Final, there’s no better time to protect one of their fan-favourite chants!

The AFL have applied to trade mark “Wharfie Time” - the now-iconic phrase that has become synonymous with the Freo Dockers and their connection to the port city.

Catchphrases, slogans, taglines and other distinctive elements can become valuable intellectual property when they develop a strong association with a business, organisation or brand.

And with Fremantle now preparing for its second ever Grand Final appearance against Brisbane at the MCG on the 26th of September, you may hear ‘Wharfie Time’ en masse.

At Litton Legal, we help businesses identify, protect and enforce the intellectual property that makes their brand distinctive.

Wharfie Time! Trade mark time?

Get in touch with our friendly team on [email protected]

13/09/2026

Words are essential tools in law! Legal language is incredibly important.

Sometimes words are only relevant to law (they have no other meaning elsewhere). Other times very common terms take on a different meaning altogether when used in law.

This week’s is the term “Calderbank Offer.”

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A Calderbank Offer is a formal settlement offer made by one party to a dispute on the basis that, if the offer is unreasonably rejected and the matter proceeds to judgment, the party making the offer may seek a favourable costs order.

The purpose of a Calderbank Offer is to encourage parties to resolve disputes without the need for a trial. Importantly, the offer can have significant consequences for legal costs if the matter continues and the outcome is less favourable to the party who rejected the offer.

Calderbank Offers can therefore be an important strategic tool in commercial disputes and litigation, both when making an offer and when deciding whether to accept one.

At Litton Legal, we assist clients with all stages of commercial disputes and litigation, including settlement strategy and Calderbank Offers.

Contact our office at [email protected] for further assistance.

06/09/2026

Safe Work Australia has released new guidance highlighting the emerging workplace risks associated with AI and digital technologies, including employee monitoring and automated decision-making.

The guidance recognises that technologies which closely monitor workers, set the pace of work or allocate tasks can contribute to psychosocial risks, particularly where employees have little control or input. It also identifies the potential for surveillance technologies and automated decisions to be unfair, biased or faulty.

For employers, introducing AI-powered monitoring isn’t as simple as improving productivity. Privacy, workplace surveillance, consultation and work health and safety obligations may all need to be considered, depending on how the technology is used in your workplace.

Clear policies, appropriate safeguards and genuine consultation can help employers manage these risks while making responsible use of new technology.

Need guidance on workplace monitoring, AI or your employment obligations? Contact our friendly team for advice and support at [email protected]

01/09/2026

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common in legal disputes, with people turning to tools such as ChatGPT to help prepare applications, submissions and other legal documents.

The growing use of AI has now prompted the Fair Work Commission to introduce new requirements for people who use generative AI in Commission proceedings.

The change comes after growing concerns about the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated legal material, including a recent case involving an ALDI employee who relied heavily on AI while pursuing an unfair dismissal claim.

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Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common in legal disputes, with people turning to tools such as ChatGPT to help prepare applications, submissions and other legal documents. The growing use of AI has now prompted the Fair Work Commission to introduce new requirements for people who us...

19/08/2026

Words are essential tools in law! Legal language is incredibly important.

Sometimes words are only relevant to law (they have no other meaning elsewhere). Other times very common terms take on a different meaning altogether when used in law.

This week’s is the term “Watermark.”

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As AI-generated content becomes increasingly common, watermarking is emerging as an important tool for identifying content created or modified using AI. Some AI companies are now developing or introducing invisible watermarks that can help indicate whether content was generated using their technology.

Watermarking can play an important role in digital provenance, transparency and authenticity, but a watermark does not, by itself, establish copyright ownership or prove who authored a work.

At Litton Legal, we assist businesses in navigating the legal issues arising from emerging technologies, including intellectual property, copyright and AI-related matters.

Contact our office at [email protected] for further assistance.

16/08/2026

AI-generated content is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from human-created work. Now, some AI companies are turning to watermarking as a way of identifying content generated by their systems.

An AI watermark can be embedded into content in a way that is difficult to see or remove, helping identify its origin or indicate that AI was involved in its creation.

But what does that mean from an intellectual property perspective?

A watermark does not automatically establish copyright ownership.

Copyright generally protects original expression, but AI-generated material raises increasingly complex questions about authorship, originality and the extent of human involvement.

A watermark may help provide evidence about the provenance of content, where it came from and whether AI was involved, but it does not, by itself, determine who owns the copyright or whether copyright exists in the first place.

It could, however, become an increasingly useful tool in disputes involving the origin, authenticity or use of digital content.

At Litton Legal, we advise businesses on intellectual property, copyright and the legal issues arising from emerging technologies.

Contact our office at [email protected] for further assistance.