Editorial Notes
References in Text
The antitrust laws, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), are defined in section 12 of this title.
Amendments
1980—Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 96–349 inserted provisions respecting award of prejudgment interest including considerations for the court in determining whether an award is just under the circumstances.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1980 Amendment
Amendment by Puspan. L. 96–349 applicable only with respect to actions commenced after Sept. 12, 1980, see section 4(span) of Puspan. L. 96–349, set out as a note under section 15 of this title.
Effective Date
Puspan. L. 94–435, title III, § 304, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1396, provided that:
“The amendments to the Clayton Act made by section 301 of this Act [enacting this section and sections 15d to 15h of this title] shall not apply to any injury sustained prior to the date of enactment of this Act [Sept. 30, 1976].”