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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Litigation and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 22, 2019 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) case
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Ongoing lawsuits | case |  |  | 6
Damages awarded from other party | $ 63.0 |  |
Cash payments |  | $ 37.5 |
Litigation settlement amount awarded | $ 25.5 |  | $ 25.5
Litigation settlement amount awarded, rate | 4.00% |  |
Gain from settlement |  |  | 63.0
Other Current Assets |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Litigation settlement amount awarded |  |  | 8.5
Other Noncurrent Assets |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Litigation settlement amount awarded |  |  | $ 17.0

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