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Equity Compensation, Employment Agreements and Other Benefit Plans (Savings Plan) (Details) - Savings Plan - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Employer contribution percentage on first 3 percent of eligible compensation deferred by employees | 100.00% |  |
Percentage of eligible compensation deferred by employees qualifying for 100 percent matching contribution | 3.00% |  |
Employer contribution percentage on next 2 percent of eligible compensation deferred by employees | 50.00% |  |
Percentage of eligible compensation deferred by employees qualifying for 50 percent matching contribution | 2.00% |  |
Percentage of employer matching contributions that vest immediately | 100.00% |  |
Expenses for matching contributions | $ 503,500 | $ 371,000 | $ 363,000

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- Definition Represents the percentage of the employer's matching contribution on the second tier of eligible compensation deferred by employees. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the percentage of the first tier of eligible compensation deferred by employees and receiving the highest level of employer match. + References No definition available. + Details
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