https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/karmakoalapodcast/episodes/2026-01-07T01_45_50-08_00
It’s been a while since the Koalas have chatted with Bob.
The dust is settling on the Trump EO prior to Christmas so it’s time to speak to Bob and dive into some of the details especially so the nexus between cannabis and politics in the US and how it progresses both medical cannabis and hemp derivatives in 2026.
What does it actually mean?
The issues include who qualifies as Schedule 3 Licensees / US standards & International standards / International Trade / DEA Operators / 280e / Private Sector Research
and plenty more from an international perspective too
Bob quickly mentions his forthcoming TV show, The Green Frontier”.
We finish off remembering German cannabis lawyer and leader, Peter Homberg.
Enjoy the show
Since 2007, Bob Hoban has worked with over 30 governments worldwide to develop laws, policies, and regulations for the commercialization of marijuana and industrial hemp. These countries include the United States, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Jamaica, Bahrain, India, and China, just to name a few. Across the U.S., Mr. Hoban has consulted on cannabis policy development for a number of State Governments, with the bedrock of his law, policy, and regulation work in Colorado. In 2008, he founded the Hoban Law Group, which grew to become the leading full-service commercial cannabis industry law firm. For more than a decade, the firm paved the legal pathway for businesses in the cannabis industry, covering facets from corporate law to intellectual property, banking and finance, global policy advisement, and litigation. He has served as an interim CEO and Board Chairman for a number of cannabis businesses. By combining deep regulatory and legal expertise with business leadership experience, Bob has become one of the most sought-after advisors in the cannabis industry. In 2019, he co-founded Gateway Proven Strategies, the world’s preeminent cannabis business consulting firm.
Karma Koala 2026
