Feds Fine Miami A-B Distributor $1.5 Million – Largest Fine Ever

Dear Client: This isn't your "kinder, gentler, TTB". It appears that if you haven't cleaned up your house when providing services and goods to retailers, perhaps now is the time to rethink that policy. The TTB has accepted a $1.5 million offer in compromise from Miami A-B distributor Eagle Brands (formerly owned by ABI) for alleged trade practice violations. Here are the facts: The TTB had a joint operation with the Florida ABC, which is becoming a more common practice.They