A cease and desist letter is an order or request to halt an activity, or else face legal action. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Title: Cease and Desist Letter to Former Independent Contractor in Chicago, Illinois, Demanding an End to Slanderous Comments Towards Customers and Potential Customers Keywords: Cease and desist letter, former independent contractor, terminated for breaching contract, slanderous comments, customers, potential customers, Chicago Illinois. --- [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Former Independent Contractor's Name] [Former Independent Contractor's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of [Your Company Name], a reputable business operating in Chicago, Illinois. It has come to our attention that despite the termination of our contractual relationship, you have been making slanderous comments about our company to our valued customers and potential customers. This unethical and damaging behavior is not only unwarranted but also in direct violation of the terms set in our agreement. To provide you with some context, our contract dated [Contract Date] outlined the terms and conditions under which our professional association was to be conducted. However, due to your flagrant breach of the terms, we were left with no choice but to terminate our working relationship. It is both surprising and disappointing to learn that you have continued to tarnish our reputation through slanderous remarks. Slander refers to the making of false statements, orally or in writing, that harm the reputation of individuals or entities. Your actions not only undermine our efforts to maintain a professional image but also potentially inform and mislead both existing customers and potential clients who rely on accurate information when choosing service providers in Chicago's bustling marketplace. We hereby demand that you immediately cease and desist from engaging in any form of slander, whether verbal or written, directed toward our present or potential clients. Failure to comply with this request will leave us with no alternative but to pursue legal action against you, seeking appropriate compensation for the harm caused to our business and reputation. Additionally, we kindly request that you provide a written confirmation of your compliance with this cease and desist demand within ten (10) business days from the receipt of this letter. If we do not receive a satisfactory response, we will proceed with seeking legal remedies. Please be advised that this correspondence is not intended to be a complete statement of our rights or any legal recourse available to us. We expressly reserve all of our legal rights and remedies. We trust that you will understand the seriousness of this matter and promptly comply with our demands to avoid any further legal action. This situation can still be resolved amicably. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Your Company Name] [Your Contact Information]Title: Cease and Desist Letter to Former Independent Contractor in Chicago, Illinois, Demanding an End to Slanderous Comments Towards Customers and Potential Customers Keywords: Cease and desist letter, former independent contractor, terminated for breaching contract, slanderous comments, customers, potential customers, Chicago Illinois. --- [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Former Independent Contractor's Name] [Former Independent Contractor's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of [Your Company Name], a reputable business operating in Chicago, Illinois. It has come to our attention that despite the termination of our contractual relationship, you have been making slanderous comments about our company to our valued customers and potential customers. This unethical and damaging behavior is not only unwarranted but also in direct violation of the terms set in our agreement. To provide you with some context, our contract dated [Contract Date] outlined the terms and conditions under which our professional association was to be conducted. However, due to your flagrant breach of the terms, we were left with no choice but to terminate our working relationship. It is both surprising and disappointing to learn that you have continued to tarnish our reputation through slanderous remarks. Slander refers to the making of false statements, orally or in writing, that harm the reputation of individuals or entities. Your actions not only undermine our efforts to maintain a professional image but also potentially inform and mislead both existing customers and potential clients who rely on accurate information when choosing service providers in Chicago's bustling marketplace. We hereby demand that you immediately cease and desist from engaging in any form of slander, whether verbal or written, directed toward our present or potential clients. Failure to comply with this request will leave us with no alternative but to pursue legal action against you, seeking appropriate compensation for the harm caused to our business and reputation. Additionally, we kindly request that you provide a written confirmation of your compliance with this cease and desist demand within ten (10) business days from the receipt of this letter. If we do not receive a satisfactory response, we will proceed with seeking legal remedies. Please be advised that this correspondence is not intended to be a complete statement of our rights or any legal recourse available to us. We expressly reserve all of our legal rights and remedies. We trust that you will understand the seriousness of this matter and promptly comply with our demands to avoid any further legal action. This situation can still be resolved amicably. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Your Company Name] [Your Contact Information]
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.
