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Commitments and Contingencies Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 25 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2008 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Jan. 31, 2014
Fair value of acquisition-related future consideration liabilities |  | $ 2,161,000 | $ 1,909,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 2,161,000 |
Contractual obligations to be paid in 2016 |  | 23,100,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 23,100,000 |
Maximum performance incentive payable over remaining terms | [1] | 23,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 23,000,000 |
Prior Business Acquisition Required Compound Annual Growth Rate |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 30.00% |  |
Alleged damages sought |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 37,000,000 |
Clover Capital Acquisition [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Contingent purchase price payments |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 0 |  |  |  | $ 18,000,000
Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity Upfront Cash Paid |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 30,000,000 |  |
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High |  |  |  |  | $ 55,000,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Employment-related Commitments [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Contractual obligations to be paid in 2016 | [1] | 10,600,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 10,600,000 |
SunTrust Acquisition [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Payable Period |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 years |  |  |
Contingent purchase price payments |  | 1,500,000 | $ 2,100,000 |  | $ 3,800,000 |  | $ 4,200,000 |  | $ 5,000,000 |  |  |  |  |
Clover Capital Acquisition [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Payable Period |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 years |  |
Contingent purchase price payments |  |  |  | $ 9,200,000 |  | $ 3,400,000 |  | $ 5,900,000 |  |  |  |  |  |
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of acquisition-related future consideration liabilities |  | 2,200,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2,200,000 |
Other Current Liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of acquisition-related future consideration liabilities |  | 700,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 700,000 |
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of acquisition-related future consideration liabilities |  | 700,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 700,000 |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of acquisition-related future consideration liabilities |  | 1,500,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,500,000 |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Fair value of acquisition-related future consideration liabilities |  | $ 1,500,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,500,000 |
[1] | Federated has certain domestic and international employment arrangements pursuant to which Federated is obligated to make minimum compensation payments.

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