Cease and Desist Order. An order issued by an Administrative Agency or a court proscribing a person or a business entity from continuing a particular course of conduct. The force and effect of a cease and desist order are similar to those of an Injunction issued by a court. cease and desist order. n. an order of a court or government agency to a person, business or organization to stop doing something upon a strong showing that the activity is harmful and/or contrary to law. The order may be permanent or hold until a final judicial determination of legality occurs.
(link opens in new window) In 1959, the national legislature passed another significant law. The Landrum-Griffin Act was the direct outgrowth of the unsatisfactory internal practices of a small but strategically located minority of unions as revealed by Senate investigations.
The Baker Act is a creation of Florida law and you should be talking to a Florida attorney. Here in California it is called a 5150 (mental health detention based on claim that a person is a danger to oneself or others).Answered on 10/08/07, 7:15 pm.y father is dying and there's nothing that can be done to prolong his life. I'm a California resident and I don't know very much about the Baker Act, but I've been staying in Florida to be with and help take care of my father while he resides at Southern Oaks Convalescent Hospital.