State high court to hear dispute over drone photos of salvage yard
LONG LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court will hear a dispute over the legality of using a drone to take pictures of a salvage yard near Traverse City.
Aerial photos were used as evidence in a lawsuit against Todd and Heather Maxon, who were accused of violating a zoning ordinance and creating a nuisance with cars and other salvaged material in Long Lake Township.
The Maxons argue that aerial photos violated their constitutional right against unreasonable searches. But a local judge and the state Court of Appeals have ruled against them.
“Like every American, I have a right to be secure on my property without being watched by a government drone,” Todd Maxon said.
The appeals court in 2022 said the dispute was a civil matter, not a criminal one.
“The township seeks a declaratory judgment and to abate a nuisance. There are no police officers involved,” the court said in a 2-1 opinion.
The Supreme Court last week said it would hear arguments during its next term.
Attorneys to examine ‘Artificial Intelligence & Technology in Today’s Workplace’
McDonald Hopkins will present a webinar on “Artificial Intelligence & Technology in Today’s Workplace” on Tuesday, June 27, from 2 to 3 p.m.
As technology rapidly advances, its effects are seen throughout society—including in the workplace. Whether it is questions of objectivity and fairness related to AI or privacy issues stemming from social media and email, employers need to be prepared to face the challenges that come with evolving technology and its application and usage.
In this webinar presented by the McDonald Hopkins Labor and Employment Practice Group, attorneys Jim Boutrous, Ryan Neumeyer, David Schelberg, and Jessi Ziska will provide insights about the latest issues employers face as technology continues advancing.
Topics include:
• Artificial Intelligence AI and the benefits and challenges it poses in the workplace
• Privacy issues related to employee email and workplace investigations
• Managing social media and its effects on business and employee relations
• Balancing employer and employee rights in discussing working conditions through electronic media
For additional information on the “Artificial Intelligence & Technology in Today’s Workplace” webinar, visit https://mcdonaldhopkins.com and click on “events.”
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