What Is a “Cease-and-Desist” Letter?

A “Cease-and-Desist” letter is a written letter requesting that an individual, company, or organization stop a specific action (cease) and refrain from engaging in it in the future (desist). Cease-and-desist letters typically threaten or imply a threat of legal action if the party refuses to comply. Note that cease-and-desist letters are not the same as…

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