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.
Martindale, Pennsylvania is a small unincorporated community located in Earl Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The center of Martindale is located at the intersection of Martindale Road and Gristmill Road. Eby's General Store currently sits at this intersection.