Jonathan Lisus
Jonathan Lisus is a litigator at Lax O’Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP and a member of The Advocates’ Society who raised concerns about Tareq Hadhad's appointment as a keynote speaker, citing the sensitivity of his social media opinions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His objections played a pivotal role in the decision to cancel Hadhad's speech, emphasizing the need for balance in public discourse.
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Jonathan Lisus, lead lawyer for the investors, said the parties had calculated the amount at more than $500-million.
Ottawa appeals ruling in Mobilicity telecom case that found it liable for hundreds of millions in investor losses
Canada· 2025-09-06
Jonathan Lisus, the lead lawyer for the investors, stated that the parties had calculated the damages at more than $500-million.
Judge sides with Mobilicity investors, orders Ottawa to repay hundreds of millions of dollarsCanada· 2025-08-07
Jonathan Lisus, one of the most prominent litigators in Canada, criticized the inclusion of Mr. Hadhad as 'highly insensitive'.
The Advocates’ Society cancels dinner after controversy over Syrian refugee keynote speakerCanada· 2025-04-12
Jonathan Lisus is a litigator who expressed concern about Tareq Hadhad's involvement in the gala and wrote to The Advocates’ Society.
Cancelled speech to legal society by Syrian-Canadian speaker causes uproarCanada· 2025-04-01
