Antitrust and Trade Regulation laws aim to promote free competition in the marketplace. Agreements or cooperative efforts by two or more entities that affects or restrains competitors is illegal under these laws. The Sherman Act makes illegal any contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of trade or commerce and makes monopolies and attempts, combinations, or conspiracies to monopolize illegal. The Clayton Act regulate price discrimination, tying and exclusive dealing contracts, stock acquisition and interlocking directorates.
Dayton is an unincorporated community of about 10,000 located in Howard County, Maryland. Dayton is also the home to the annual Dayton Daze Parade. Dayton is in the 21036 zip code area and belongs to the 410 area code.