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.
Oakdale is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,551 at the 2000 census. Postal zip-code: 15071 Oakdale is affectionately known as America's Home Town. It is home to the Oakdale Inn, Sil's Market, and San Diego Padres pitcher Scott Patterson.