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.
Subject: Cease and Desist Slanderous Comments: Oakland, Michigan Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], We hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. We are writing on behalf of [Your Company Name], a reputable business serving the Oakland, Michigan community. It has come to our attention that you have been making slanderous comments about our company to our valued customers and potential clients. This behavior is unacceptable and a direct violation of the contract previously held between [Your Company Name] and yourself. As an independent contractor, you were entrusted with sensitive information and held to a high standard of professionalism. However, it has come to our attention that you have breached this trust by making false and defamatory statements about our company, its employees, and its services. This malicious intent not only tarnishes our hard-earned reputation but also damages the relationships we have carefully developed with our esteemed clientele. Our primary objective is to ensure the protection and preservation of our company's reputation while maintaining a positive rapport with our loyal customer base. Therefore, we demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments directed towards our current or prospective customers. By continuing these unfounded attacks on our integrity, you are not only jeopardizing our future business opportunities but also diminishing the trust we have built within the Oakland community. Your actions are detrimental to our continued success and will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with this cease and desist demand within [specified time frame, e.g., 10 business days] will leave us with no choice but to pursue legal remedies available to us. Additional actions may include seeking monetary damages arising from defamation, injunctive relief, and any other recourse deemed necessary to protect our company's reputation and interests. Should you have any concerns or queries regarding the termination of your contract or the allegations mentioned above, we kindly request that you address them through legal representation. We advise you to seek professional advice and consider the potential consequences of your actions before proceeding any further. Please be aware that this letter is not intended to restrict your freedom of speech or your right to express legitimate concerns. Nevertheless, it is crucial that those concerns are based on accurate and truthful information, rather than falsehoods and personal vendetta. We sincerely hope that this matter can be resolved amicably and that we can avoid any unnecessary legal actions. However, should you choose not to comply with this cease and desist demand, we will have no choice but to protect our company's reputation, rights, and interests to the fullest extent permitted by law. Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation in this matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Company Name] [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.
