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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Impairment charge |  |  | $ 15,957 | $ 0
Licensing Agreements |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Impairment charge | $ 11,800 | $ 4,100 |  |
Impairment charges, net of tax | $ 8,700 | $ 3,000 |  |

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