Arkansas Footnotes: October 2026
Monthly notations on Arkansas state and federal appellate opinions, from the newsworthy to the amusing.
Manufacturers of Costco’s Kirkland Signature alcoholic beverages must all use a single wholesaler, says the Arkansas Supreme Court—but not before taking a shot at the “confusing” and “inconsistent” statutory drafting. One spirited dissenter charges the majority with deferring to administrative bureaucrats over muddling through inartful, but comprehensible, text. The other dissenter is back for another round of sovereign immunity.
Gulley v. Jeffrey, 2026 Ark. 150
If you’re challenging a holding that you are ineligible to be a candidate for office, be sure to seek a stay of the judgment and to request expedited briefing before the day of the election. If you don’t, your case will probably end up moot.
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