Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

Cease and desist notification

When I resigned from my retail furniture design position to become an independent interior designer, a few clients that I had built strong relationships asked to continue working with me. I accepted and we have been working together for nearly six months now. Today I received a cease and desist letter from my previous retail design corporate employer after a former coworker bumped into me with the clients. While I understand the purpose of the letter, I feel it is inappropriate and do not wish to lose the clients. Am I putting myself legally at risk to continue working for the clients? Does my former employer have the ability to make me turn away these clients?


Asked on 2/04/08, 9:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Rosenblat Michael C. Rosenblat., P.C.

Re: Cease and desist notification

You should have a lawyer review the cease and desist letter and any agreements you had with your previous employer.

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Answered on 2/05/08, 8:29 am
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: Cease and desist notification

Clearly, this question depends on the employment agreement you signed with the employer, and to a lessor extent, the scope of your employment. I would also have to see the C & D letter.

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Answered on 2/05/08, 9:25 am
Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Re: Cease and desist notification

Are you at risk? Possibly. Can the former employer make you turn away thses clients? Possibly. Was there a written employment agreement? What exactly does the Cease and desist letter say?

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Answered on 2/05/08, 7:53 pm


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