This Law Firm Publication by Epstein Becker addresses the District of Columbia Council's passage of the Non-Compete Clarification Amendment Act of 2022, on July 12, 2022. The new law softens Washington DC's ban on non-compete provisions, by allowing non-competes for certain highly compensated employees and medical specialists. While the law's anticipated effective date is October 1, 2022, it is subject to Mayor Muriel Bowser's signature and a 30-day congressional review period.