A sample letter for a new employer responding to a cease and desist letter from an employee's former employer claiming conduct in the new employment relationship violates the employee's obligations to the former employer. These obligations may include compliance with restrictive covenants, such as a non-compete, non-solicit, or non-disclosure agreement or provision, obligations under trade secrets statutes, and the continuing duty of loyalty not to disclose an employer's confidential information. This Standard Document includes integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. It is jurisdiction neutral but will be useful to employers in all states.