Questions tagged [cease-and-desist]

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Is it legal to publish a cease and desist letter that I have received?

I've received a cease and desist letter for defamation from a local businessperson that I believe to be without legal basis - the actionable statements listed are clearly statements of my opinion. Would it be legal to publish this letter publicly,…
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Can you still be sued for copyright infringement if you comply with a cease and desist notice?

Can a copyright holder sue an infringer without first sending a cease and desist notice? If they do send a notice and the infringer complies, can they still sue?
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