"How to avoid liability for abuse of process or defamation?" Barreau du Québec annual convention, Québec, June 3, 2004 Since 1992, claims for abuse of process or injury to one's reputation have represented more than 20% of the claims processed by the Professional Liability Insurance Fund of the Barreau du Québec. Such a claim results in significant hidden costs, many problems and much inconvenience and loss of time for the lawyer against whom it is filed. The lawyer in question will most certainly have to devote his time and energy to his defence, to the detriment of the interests of his firm. (In French only) PDF Document