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.
Indiana Letter Demanding that Former Independent Contractor Cease and Desist from making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Cease and Desist Demand Regarding Slanderous Comments Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the serious matter of your continued dissemination of slanderous comments against our business to customers and potential customers. It has come to our attention that, despite terminating your contract for breaching our agreement, you persist in making false and defamatory statements that harm our professional reputation and potentially cause significant economic losses. As an independent contractor, you were entrusted with sensitive information regarding our business operations, trade secrets, and proprietary information. We explicitly outlined in your contract the confidentiality obligations you owed to our company. By disclosing slanderous information and making false statements, you are in direct violation of the non-disclosure agreement and are causing significant harm to our business interests. We demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments, oral or written, to our customers and potential customers regarding our business. Failure to comply with this demand will leave us with no choice but to take legal action to protect our reputation, business goodwill, and interests. To ensure that you fully understand the gravity of this situation, I have enclosed copies of the following documents: 1. Copy of your terminated contract clearly outlining the confidentiality obligations. 2. Affidavits from existing customers who confirm your slanderous comments made about our business. 3. Evidence of the economic losses suffered due to your defamatory statements. Please be aware that we take this matter very seriously and will pursue all available legal remedies if necessary. Additionally, we will seek compensation for any financial losses incurred as a result of your actions. We kindly request that you provide a written confirmation within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] of receiving this letter, acknowledging your understanding of this demand and your commitment to cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments. Should you choose not to comply with this demand, we will have no option but to initiate legal proceedings against you, seeking an injunction, damages, and any other remedies available under Indiana law. Please be advised that this letter is not intended to be a complete or exhaustive statement of our rights, claims, or defenses, all of which are expressly reserved. We hope that this matter can be resolved amicably without escalating the situation further. However, our priority remains protecting the interests of our business and stakeholders. Therefore, we strongly urge you to reconsider your actions and take immediate steps to rectify the damage caused. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We anticipate your cooperation and compliance. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Company Name]Indiana Letter Demanding that Former Independent Contractor Cease and Desist from making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Cease and Desist Demand Regarding Slanderous Comments Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the serious matter of your continued dissemination of slanderous comments against our business to customers and potential customers. It has come to our attention that, despite terminating your contract for breaching our agreement, you persist in making false and defamatory statements that harm our professional reputation and potentially cause significant economic losses. As an independent contractor, you were entrusted with sensitive information regarding our business operations, trade secrets, and proprietary information. We explicitly outlined in your contract the confidentiality obligations you owed to our company. By disclosing slanderous information and making false statements, you are in direct violation of the non-disclosure agreement and are causing significant harm to our business interests. We demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments, oral or written, to our customers and potential customers regarding our business. Failure to comply with this demand will leave us with no choice but to take legal action to protect our reputation, business goodwill, and interests. To ensure that you fully understand the gravity of this situation, I have enclosed copies of the following documents: 1. Copy of your terminated contract clearly outlining the confidentiality obligations. 2. Affidavits from existing customers who confirm your slanderous comments made about our business. 3. Evidence of the economic losses suffered due to your defamatory statements. Please be aware that we take this matter very seriously and will pursue all available legal remedies if necessary. Additionally, we will seek compensation for any financial losses incurred as a result of your actions. We kindly request that you provide a written confirmation within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 10 business days] of receiving this letter, acknowledging your understanding of this demand and your commitment to cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments. Should you choose not to comply with this demand, we will have no option but to initiate legal proceedings against you, seeking an injunction, damages, and any other remedies available under Indiana law. Please be advised that this letter is not intended to be a complete or exhaustive statement of our rights, claims, or defenses, all of which are expressly reserved. We hope that this matter can be resolved amicably without escalating the situation further. However, our priority remains protecting the interests of our business and stakeholders. Therefore, we strongly urge you to reconsider your actions and take immediate steps to rectify the damage caused. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We anticipate your cooperation and compliance. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Company Name]
