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: San Antonio Texas Introduction: [date] [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Former Independent Contractor's Name] [Former Independent Contractor's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], I am writing to inform you that your recent actions of making slanderous comments to our valued customers and potential customers must cease immediately. As you may recall, on [date], our business relationship as an independent contractor was terminated due to your breach of contract. Background: Our company, [Company Name], based in San Antonio, Texas, had engaged your services as an independent contractor to provide [description of services]. However, as stated in our signed agreement, which you violated, you were expected to perform your duties in a professional and ethical manner. Unfortunately, your recent behavior has proven otherwise. Slanderous Comments: We have received multiple reports from our customers and potential customers regarding slanderous comments made by you regarding our company, its products, or our employees. These comments have been made in person, over the phone, and even on various online platforms. Such actions are unacceptable and highly damaging to our reputation. Legal Consequences: It is important to remind you that making false statements about our company, its products, or employees constitutes defamation, which is both illegal and harmful to our business. These false statements have the potential to negatively impact our client relationships, damage our brand image, and result in significant financial loss. We will not tolerate such actions. Cease and Desist: Therefore, we demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments about our company, its products, or our employees. This includes, but is not limited to, statements made in person, over the phone, through electronic communication, or on any public platform. We expect you to comply with this demand within [number of days] from the receipt of this letter. Failure to do so may result in legal action being taken against you, seeking compensation for damages caused to our business, as well as a restraining order to prevent any further negative impact on our reputation. Final Note: We hope that this letter serves as a reminder of your legal obligations and responsibilities. We trust that you understand the seriousness of the matter and will act accordingly to rectify the situation. We strongly advise you to seek legal counsel regarding your actions and the potential consequences. Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Company Name] [Contact Information]Title: Cease and Desist Letter to Former Independent Contractor: San Antonio Texas Introduction: [date] [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Former Independent Contractor's Name] [Former Independent Contractor's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], I am writing to inform you that your recent actions of making slanderous comments to our valued customers and potential customers must cease immediately. As you may recall, on [date], our business relationship as an independent contractor was terminated due to your breach of contract. Background: Our company, [Company Name], based in San Antonio, Texas, had engaged your services as an independent contractor to provide [description of services]. However, as stated in our signed agreement, which you violated, you were expected to perform your duties in a professional and ethical manner. Unfortunately, your recent behavior has proven otherwise. Slanderous Comments: We have received multiple reports from our customers and potential customers regarding slanderous comments made by you regarding our company, its products, or our employees. These comments have been made in person, over the phone, and even on various online platforms. Such actions are unacceptable and highly damaging to our reputation. Legal Consequences: It is important to remind you that making false statements about our company, its products, or employees constitutes defamation, which is both illegal and harmful to our business. These false statements have the potential to negatively impact our client relationships, damage our brand image, and result in significant financial loss. We will not tolerate such actions. Cease and Desist: Therefore, we demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments about our company, its products, or our employees. This includes, but is not limited to, statements made in person, over the phone, through electronic communication, or on any public platform. We expect you to comply with this demand within [number of days] from the receipt of this letter. Failure to do so may result in legal action being taken against you, seeking compensation for damages caused to our business, as well as a restraining order to prevent any further negative impact on our reputation. Final Note: We hope that this letter serves as a reminder of your legal obligations and responsibilities. We trust that you understand the seriousness of the matter and will act accordingly to rectify the situation. We strongly advise you to seek legal counsel regarding your actions and the potential consequences. Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation in this matter. 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.