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.
Los Angeles, California Cease and Desist Letter to Former Independent Contractor Terminated for Breaching Contract, Demanding an Immediate End to Slanderous Comments towards Customers and Potential Clients [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] Certified Mail #: [Certified Mail Number] Subject: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments towards Customers and Potential Customers Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I regret to inform you that your recent actions and statements concerning our business have come to our attention, and we are deeply concerned about the potential harm they may cause to our reputation, customer relationships, and overall success. This letter serves as an official and formal demand for you to cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments about our company, its operations, or its representatives to customers, potential customers, or any other individuals or entities. It has come to our attention that you have been making false and damaging statements about our business, with the intention to defame and harm our reputation. Such actions are in clear violation of the terms and conditions detailed in the independent contractor agreement we had engaged in previously. The termination of your contract was a direct result of the breach of that agreement, and by continuing to make slanderous comments, you are further exacerbating the harm caused by your initial breach. We hereby demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any false, derogatory, or slanderous remarks regarding our company, its services, or its representatives. Failure to comply with this demand will result in legal action being taken against you, seeking compensation for any damages caused to our business, as well as injunctive relief to ensure the cessation of all defamatory remarks. We wish to resolve this matter amicably and without resorting to litigation. However, we will not hesitate to enforce our legal rights and protect our business from further harm if necessary. Therefore, we kindly request that you confirm in writing, within 10 days from the receipt of this letter, that you have ceased all slanderous activities and that you will refrain from engaging in any further defamatory behavior towards our company. Please be advised that this letter is not exhaustive of our rights, legal claims, or remedies, all of which are expressly reserved. Any future actions or communications from you that further damage our business will be met with appropriate legal action. Your immediate compliance with this demand is essential. We strongly urge you to seek legal counsel to fully understand the impact of your actions. If you require any clarification or further discussion, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]Los Angeles, California Cease and Desist Letter to Former Independent Contractor Terminated for Breaching Contract, Demanding an Immediate End to Slanderous Comments towards Customers and Potential Clients [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] Certified Mail #: [Certified Mail Number] Subject: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments towards Customers and Potential Customers Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I regret to inform you that your recent actions and statements concerning our business have come to our attention, and we are deeply concerned about the potential harm they may cause to our reputation, customer relationships, and overall success. This letter serves as an official and formal demand for you to cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments about our company, its operations, or its representatives to customers, potential customers, or any other individuals or entities. It has come to our attention that you have been making false and damaging statements about our business, with the intention to defame and harm our reputation. Such actions are in clear violation of the terms and conditions detailed in the independent contractor agreement we had engaged in previously. The termination of your contract was a direct result of the breach of that agreement, and by continuing to make slanderous comments, you are further exacerbating the harm caused by your initial breach. We hereby demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any false, derogatory, or slanderous remarks regarding our company, its services, or its representatives. Failure to comply with this demand will result in legal action being taken against you, seeking compensation for any damages caused to our business, as well as injunctive relief to ensure the cessation of all defamatory remarks. We wish to resolve this matter amicably and without resorting to litigation. However, we will not hesitate to enforce our legal rights and protect our business from further harm if necessary. Therefore, we kindly request that you confirm in writing, within 10 days from the receipt of this letter, that you have ceased all slanderous activities and that you will refrain from engaging in any further defamatory behavior towards our company. Please be advised that this letter is not exhaustive of our rights, legal claims, or remedies, all of which are expressly reserved. Any future actions or communications from you that further damage our business will be met with appropriate legal action. Your immediate compliance with this demand is essential. We strongly urge you to seek legal counsel to fully understand the impact of your actions. If you require any clarification or further discussion, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name]
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.