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How to Handle a Cease-and-Desist Letter as a Freelancer
Treat a cease-and-desist letter as a serious legal demand, not an automatic court order. Receiving one does not automatically mean a lawsuit will follow. Your first job is controlled triage: identify the demand, protect your options, and avoid mistakes that weaken your position. If you are a freelancer or consultant, the near-term goal is not to win a legal argument on day one. The goal is to choose a defensible next step and keep your written record clean.
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