California's crumbling bar; leaders fight to save organization after dues bill is vetoed

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California Governor Pete Wilson vetoed dues legislation for his state's bar in late 1997 and stripped the association of all but admissions and discipline functions. Leaders of the bar are trying to win support of a compromise bill which would divide the bar into mandatory and voluntary arms and decrease the mandatory bar's dues. The controversy highlights that approval for the dues request of that state's mandatory bar comes from the legislature rather than the supreme court, a unique arrangement.

California, California. State Bar of California

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Continuing the commitment: American Bar Endowment, 1997

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The American Bar Endowment has for 50 years been at the heart of the association's public service activities. The endowment is financed by members participating in its varied insurance activities, then donating their dividends to support pro bono, educational and research projects. At the 1997 Annual Meeting, $3.1 mil each went to the American Bar Foundation and the ABA Fund for Justice and Education.

United States

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ABA Treasurer's Report, American Bar Association fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 1992

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The ABA treasurer reports on the association's finances for FY 1991-1992. Categories include general revenue results, dues analysis, financial highlights and combined association operations for FY 1990-91. Revenues are lower but programs continue and the association seems able to adjust quickly to changing financial circumstances.

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