Unfortunately, it is the nature of power to corrupt, which often leads to abuse of said power. (motherhoodinpointoffact.com)
Power imbalances do often lead to abuse, but to assume something isn't abusive because there doesn't appear to be a power imbalance is grossly naive. (nakedpastor.com)
That, in turn, has led to abuses by litigants dragging out proceedings for strategic purposes. (canadianlawyermag.com)