Contingencies (“Gross” v. “Net” Calculations and Other State Settlements) (Details) - Health Care Cost Recovery Actions		1 Months Ended				12 Months Ended		25 Months Ended
	Jan. 12, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2003 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 1998 USD ($) state
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Annual payment requirement								$ 9,000,000,000
Liggett
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Increase in market share value used in calculation of payment obligation					1.25%
Claims dismissed, Increase in market share value used in calculation of payment obligation				1.25%
Damages awarded		$ 8,100,000	$ 16,000,000
Number of states not included in settlement agreement | state								4
MINNESOTA | Liggett
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Annual payment requirement							$ 100,000
Florida | Liggett
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Annual payment requirement						$ 250,000
Amount of litigation settlement to (against) entity						$ (1,200,000)
Years annual payments required						21 years
Years annual payments required that are subject to inflation adjustment						12 years
MISSISSIPPI | Liggett
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Damages sought	$ 26,000,000