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Commitments and Contingencies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies
16. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

The Company is not party to any litigation or other legal proceedings that the Company believes could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition.

Operating Leases

The Company has several non-cancelable operating leases, primarily for facilities, that expire over the next 10 years. These leases generally contain renewal options and require the Company to pay all executory costs such as maintenance and insurance. The Company recognized $54.9 million, $52.5 million and $52.2 million in rental expense, including rates, for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 respectively. Future minimum rental commitments for operating leases with non-cancelable terms in excess of one year are as follows:

   
Minimum rental payments
  
   
(in thousands)
  
2014
   $ 36,070  
2015
     31,815  
2016
     25,993  
2017
     17,013  
2018
     12,704  
Thereafter
     40,224  
Total
   $ 163,819