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.
Kipling is an unincorporated community located along U.S. Highway 401 in the Hectors Creek Township of Harnett County, North Carolina between the communities of Cape Fear and Chalybeate Springs north of Lillington. Formerly known as Bradley's Store during the late 19th century. An incorporation effort for the community failed in 2001. Notable landmarks here include the community post office.