Cease and Desist
What Is a Cease and Desist Letter, and What Can It Do in California?
The plain-English meaning of a cease and desist letter, its real legal weight, the main types, and how it differs from a court order.
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When a written demand to stop makes sense: harassment, defamation, trespassing, unwanted texts, online content, and what to do if you receive one. These 9 guides are checked against official California and federal sources.
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Cease and Desist Letter for Trespassing in California: What It Can Do
What a no-trespassing letter does, when trespass becomes a crime under Penal Code 602, and options for drones, posting and police help.
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Cease and Desist Letter Template: Sample Wording by Type of Problem
A seven-part cease and desist structure, sample language for five common problems, and the lines a letter should never cross.
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Defamation Cease and Desist Letter: Facts, Opinions, and Risks
Fact or opinion, libel or slander, anti-SLAPP exposure and the 20-day retraction rule: what to weigh before demanding a false statement come down.
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Fake Negative Review? What a California Business Can Do, and What It Can't
Fake, false or merely harsh: how to sort a bad review, the laws that limit business responses, and a lawful letter to the reviewer.
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Harassment Cease and Desist Letter: Setting a Boundary in Writing
How to document harassment, what a no-contact letter can and cannot do, and how it fits with a California civil harassment restraining order.
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How to Get Online Content Removed: Letters, Reports, and Legal Rights
Which removal route fits which content: letters to posters, platform reports, DMCA notices, the 48-hour intimate image rule, and data broker deletion.
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How to Stop Spam Texts and Calls From a Company That Ignores STOP
Replying STOP, the federal 10-business-day rule, the Do Not Call registry and a written revocation for texts that will not quit.
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Received a Cease and Desist Letter? A Calm Plan for the First Two Weeks
What a cease and desist letter means for you, how to test the claim, what to keep, and the ways to reply without making things worse.
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