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Four leading South African law firms are suing the government over new Black employment and ownership targets aimed at addressing racial injustices, claiming the measures are "irrational" and the implementation timeline unrealistic, amidst ongoing criticism of affirmative action policies and allegations of discrimination from Black lawyers within these firms. #AffirmativeAction #RacialEquity #LegalReform #ZA #US

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South African law firms fight equality rules as some Black lawyers allege discrimination
JOHANNESBURG, May 4 (Reuters) - Four of South Africa's top law firms are suing the government over new Black employment and ownership targets aimed at undoing decades of racial injustice, calling them "irrational" and saying the timeline is unrealistic given the expertise required.