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The amount of revenue recognized for the period under subleasing arrangements.

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Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
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Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
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Due to related parties					$ 100,000
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer [Member]
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