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.
Connecticut Letter to Former Independent Contractor Demanding Cease and Desist from Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [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 hope this letter finds you well. I am writing on behalf of [Your Company Name], located in [City, State], which has recently come to our attention that you have been engaging in a series of slanderous comments towards our customers and potential customers. It has been brought to our notice that you have been disseminating false information and derogatory statements, intentionally damaging the reputation of our company. As a former independent contractor, as defined in the contract you signed with [Your Company Name], it is of utmost importance that all parties comply with the agreed-upon terms during and after the termination of the professional relationship. Your actions and statements, as observed, violate the terms of the contract and pose a detriment to our business operations. The purpose of this letter is to demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments about our company to customers or potential customers, through any medium of communication. This includes but is not limited to verbal statements, written correspondence, social media platforms, online reviews, or any mode that could potentially tarnish our image or cause harm to our business interests. Failure to comply with this cease and desist demand will leave us with no choice but to pursue all available legal remedies to protect our company's reputation and interests. This may include filing a lawsuit against you to seek damages arising from slanderous statements, injunctive relief, and reimbursement for legal costs incurred. We strongly advise you to seek legal counsel and understand the consequences of further engaging in slanderous actions that are not only damaging to our company but also may result in personal liability for defamation. Your acknowledgment of this letter, along with a written confirmation that you will cease and desist from making any slanderous comments about [Your Company Name] and its operations, is required within ten (10) days from the date of this letter. Failure to respond or comply with this demand within the given timeframe will leave us with no choice but to take further legal action to protect our rights. We sincerely hope that it will not be necessary to escalate this matter and can resolve it amicably. However, we are prepared to take all necessary actions to protect our company's reputation and business interests. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Company Name]Connecticut Letter to Former Independent Contractor Demanding Cease and Desist from Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [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 hope this letter finds you well. I am writing on behalf of [Your Company Name], located in [City, State], which has recently come to our attention that you have been engaging in a series of slanderous comments towards our customers and potential customers. It has been brought to our notice that you have been disseminating false information and derogatory statements, intentionally damaging the reputation of our company. As a former independent contractor, as defined in the contract you signed with [Your Company Name], it is of utmost importance that all parties comply with the agreed-upon terms during and after the termination of the professional relationship. Your actions and statements, as observed, violate the terms of the contract and pose a detriment to our business operations. The purpose of this letter is to demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments about our company to customers or potential customers, through any medium of communication. This includes but is not limited to verbal statements, written correspondence, social media platforms, online reviews, or any mode that could potentially tarnish our image or cause harm to our business interests. Failure to comply with this cease and desist demand will leave us with no choice but to pursue all available legal remedies to protect our company's reputation and interests. This may include filing a lawsuit against you to seek damages arising from slanderous statements, injunctive relief, and reimbursement for legal costs incurred. We strongly advise you to seek legal counsel and understand the consequences of further engaging in slanderous actions that are not only damaging to our company but also may result in personal liability for defamation. Your acknowledgment of this letter, along with a written confirmation that you will cease and desist from making any slanderous comments about [Your Company Name] and its operations, is required within ten (10) days from the date of this letter. Failure to respond or comply with this demand within the given timeframe will leave us with no choice but to take further legal action to protect our rights. We sincerely hope that it will not be necessary to escalate this matter and can resolve it amicably. However, we are prepared to take all necessary actions to protect our company's reputation and business interests. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Company Name]
