On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 29, 2020 | Public Interest Litigation
At The Hurley Law Firm, P.C., we believe it is imperative to support our community by offering public interest litigation representation. We fight for your rights against government entities. Public interest litigation may include fighting for environmental protection...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 3, 2020 | Public Interest Litigation
People and businesses own much of the land in Tennessee. While government ownership of land does not always work in the best interest of the environment, there are state efforts to prevent the misuse and pollution of land. Nonprofit organizations have also bought and...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Mar 19, 2020 | Public Interest Litigation
In Tennessee, businesses and even governmental agencies can cause harm to the public. Injuries resulting from the negligence or errors of the entity can result in life-long illnesses and even death. Recovering from these types of injuries such as breathing in coal ash...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Jan 31, 2020 | Public Interest Litigation
Everyone in this country has certain rights to life and protection under the U.S. Constitution, even if a person is in prison or jail. Unfortunately, proper protections for inmates are not always in place despite the work of the government to try to pass laws and...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 31, 2019 | Public Interest Litigation
Tennesseans have a strong interest in protecting their property. After all, many who live in the state have chosen to do so for its preservation of nature and tranquility. While most people feel secure in their property rights upon purchasing land, the truth of the...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Oct 22, 2018 | Public Interest Litigation
Water is life, so when government action is damaging or destroying waterways interested parties will want to act quickly to avoid damage to their vital interests. Disputes about these actions can involve private parties, and they can even involve other state...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Aug 6, 2018 | Public Interest Litigation
The air quality in East Tennessee has been out of compliance with the standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for several years. Though now seemingly on the upswing, the effects of poor air quality can still be found. According to...
On behalf of The Hurley Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 10, 2018 | Public Interest Litigation
Legal conflicts over waterways can quickly become very complicated, especially when they involve waterways that cross state lines, and therefore involve the interests of multiple states. In a ruling that could have implications for Tennessee waterways, the United...
