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Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Charge-Backs for Various Contracts (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Charge-Backs for Various Contracts [Abstract]
2015	$ 15,232lad_ChargeBacksFutureMinimumPaymentsCurrent
2016	7,576lad_ChargeBacksFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInTwoYears
2017	2,907lad_ChargeBacksFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInThreeYears
2018	828lad_ChargeBacksFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFourYears
2019	197lad_ChargeBacksFutureMinimumPaymentsDueInFiveYears
Thereafter	22lad_ChargeBacksFutureMinimumPaymentsDueThereafter
Total	$ 26,762lad_ChargeBacksLiabilities

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Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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Amount of estimated contractual obligations to be paid in the future related to the cancellation of various contracts.

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