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Commitments and Contingencies - Tinuum Group and Consultant Obligation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Legal and professional fees |  | $ 8,293 | $ 16,604 | $ 14,430
Tinuum Group |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Limited guarantees, percent |  | 50.00% |  |
Legal and professional fees |  |  | $ 300 | $ 1,400
Payment for professional fees | $ 300 |  |  |

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