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Can a Cease and Desist letter be used to stop someone from making false statements about me online?
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Cease and Desist
California
Recently, I discovered that a former friend has been spreading false and defamatory statements about me on various online platforms. These statements are damaging to my personal and professional reputation, and I want to put an end to it. I've heard about Cease and Desist letters being used in similar situations, but I'm not sure if it applies to online defamation. Can I use a Cease and Desist letter to demand that this person stops making false statements about me online?
Gordon F.
A cease and desist is little more than a letter demanding that they stop. It has no real legal effect without taking the party to Court. But it cAN show that you’re serious about the situation and it’ll contain the threat of Court action, which may be enough to get the other party to adjust its behavior. But be careful, sending a C&D can backfire if the other party decides to sue you first, asking the court to declare that they’ve done nothing wrong. So, only pursue this if you’re serious about pursuing court action. Also, be sure you include a demand for a Retraction, if appropriate, since some State laws require that before you can collect damages.
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Cease and Desist
Illinois
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