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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |
Schedule of Recurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements | The following table provides a roll forward of the fair value of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended March 31,
| 2021 |  | 2020
Assets |  |  |
Fair value option investments: |  |  |
Beginning Balance | $ | — |  |  | $ | 1,405 |
Total gains (losses) included in earnings | — |  |  | (1,405) |
Ending Balance | $ | — |  |  | $ | — |
Unrealized gains (losses) still held (1) | $ | — |  |  | $ | (1,405) |
Liabilities |  |  |
Contingent Consideration: |  |  |
Beginning Balance | $ | 326 |  |  | $ | 1,298 |
Settlements of contingent consideration liabilities | (393) |  |  | — |
Total losses (gains) included in earnings | — |  |  | 4 |
Foreign currency translation | 67 |  |  | (83) |
Ending Balance | $ | — |  |  | $ | 1,219 |
Unrealized gains (losses) still held (1) | $ | — |  |  | $ | 4 |
(1)Represents the unrealized gains or losses recorded in earnings and/or other comprehensive income (loss) during the period for assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 that are still held (or outstanding) at the end of the period.

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