Fresh Start Accounting - Changes in Accrued Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 19, 2020 USD ($)
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Reinstatement of accrued expenses from liabilities subject to compromise	$ 73,778
Accrual for professional fees incurred upon Emergence Date	4,603
Vesting of equity-based compensation awards classified as liabilities	1,142
Payment pursuant to Mirada Settlement Agreement	(20,000)
Reclassification of payable for vested liability awards to accounts payable	(1,913)
Payment of certain professional fees accrued prior to Emergence Date	(140)
Net impact to accrued liabilities	$ 57,470

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Reorganization Value, Payment Of Contract Cure

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Reorganization Value, Reinstatement Of Accrued Expenses From Liabilities Subject To Compromise

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