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.
[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] 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], a prominent [industry/service] provider in New York. I regret to inform you that it has come to our attention that you have been engaging in the dissemination of slanderous comments regarding our company to both customers and potential customers. As you were previously terminated from our organization for breaching our contractual agreement, you are no longer affiliated with [Your Company Name] in any capacity. Therefore, it is imperative that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments that are designed to defame our reputation, mislead consumers, or cause harm to our business interests. Under New York law, defamation refers to false statements made about an individual or organization that are communicated to third parties and result in harm to their reputation. It is clear that your actions not only violate the terms of our contract but also constitute defamation, which is a serious offense under New York statutes. To rectify this situation and prevent further legal action, we demand that you comply with the following cease and desist instructions: 1. Immediately cease making any slanderous comments, whether in person, through written correspondence, over the phone, online, or through any other medium, about [Your Company Name], its employees, products, services, or business practices. 2. Refrain from any actions that could harm our reputation, including communicating with our current and potential customers in a negative or misleading manner. 3. Promptly retract any previously made slanderous statements or false information that you may have circulated about [Your Company Name], and issue a written apology clarifying the inaccuracies of your previous comments. Failure to comply with this cease and desist demand will leave us with no recourse but to pursue legal action to protect our rights and reputation. This could result in substantial monetary damages and injunctive relief being sought against you. Please consider this letter as our final opportunity to address this matter amicably and without resorting to further legal action. Should we find it necessary to proceed, we will not hesitate to seek all available remedies under the law to safeguard our company's interests. We expect to receive your written assurance, within fourteen (14) days of the date of this letter, confirming that you will cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments regarding [Your Company Name] and take the necessary steps to mitigate the damage caused by your previous statements. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. We trust that you will promptly abide by our demands to resolve this situation peacefully. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Company Name][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] 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], a prominent [industry/service] provider in New York. I regret to inform you that it has come to our attention that you have been engaging in the dissemination of slanderous comments regarding our company to both customers and potential customers. As you were previously terminated from our organization for breaching our contractual agreement, you are no longer affiliated with [Your Company Name] in any capacity. Therefore, it is imperative that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments that are designed to defame our reputation, mislead consumers, or cause harm to our business interests. Under New York law, defamation refers to false statements made about an individual or organization that are communicated to third parties and result in harm to their reputation. It is clear that your actions not only violate the terms of our contract but also constitute defamation, which is a serious offense under New York statutes. To rectify this situation and prevent further legal action, we demand that you comply with the following cease and desist instructions: 1. Immediately cease making any slanderous comments, whether in person, through written correspondence, over the phone, online, or through any other medium, about [Your Company Name], its employees, products, services, or business practices. 2. Refrain from any actions that could harm our reputation, including communicating with our current and potential customers in a negative or misleading manner. 3. Promptly retract any previously made slanderous statements or false information that you may have circulated about [Your Company Name], and issue a written apology clarifying the inaccuracies of your previous comments. Failure to comply with this cease and desist demand will leave us with no recourse but to pursue legal action to protect our rights and reputation. This could result in substantial monetary damages and injunctive relief being sought against you. Please consider this letter as our final opportunity to address this matter amicably and without resorting to further legal action. Should we find it necessary to proceed, we will not hesitate to seek all available remedies under the law to safeguard our company's interests. We expect to receive your written assurance, within fourteen (14) days of the date of this letter, confirming that you will cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments regarding [Your Company Name] and take the necessary steps to mitigate the damage caused by your previous statements. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. We trust that you will promptly abide by our demands to resolve this situation peacefully. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Company Name]
