Federal Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Covers intellectual property infringement claims and protections in cease and desist contexts
Lanham Act: 15 U.S.C. - Federal trademark law governing trademark violations and unfair competition
Federal Trade Commission Act: Legislation governing unfair competition claims and deceptive business practices
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing digital and cyber-related violations that may need to be cited in technology-related cease and desist letters
State Unfair Competition Laws: State-specific regulations governing unfair business practices and competition that vary by jurisdiction
State Business Practice Regulations: Local and state-specific rules governing business conduct and practices
State Defamation Laws: State-specific legislation governing libel and slander claims that may be relevant to cease and desist demands
State Harassment Statutes: Laws governing harassment that vary by state and may be relevant to aggressive business practices
First Amendment Considerations: Constitutional protections for free speech that must be considered to avoid overreach in cease and desist demands
Due Process Rights: Constitutional protections ensuring fair legal proceedings and proper notice
Common Law Defamation: Legal principles governing reputation damage through false statements, including libel and slander
Tortious Interference: Common law principles protecting against wrongful interference with business relationships or contracts
FTC Guidelines: Federal Trade Commission specific guidelines that must be considered in business-related cease and desist letters
Legal Standards for C&D Letters: Requirements for cease and desist letters including truthfulness, reasonable demands, and clear timeframes
Statute of Limitations: Time limits within which legal action must be initiated following the alleged violation
