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.
Laurel Bloomery is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States. Settled in the early 1800s, the community's first forge mill was built and began operation in 1810. The mill was closed in 1870, but portions are still standing today.