Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Rental Expense
2016	$ 2,522
2017	2,555
2018	1,887
2019	1,082
2020	907
Thereafter	852
Total	9,805
Less, Sublease Income
2016	105
2017	84
2018	0
2019	0
2020	0
Thereafter	0
Total	189
Net
2016	2,417
2017	2,471
2018	1,887
2019	1,082
2020	907
Thereafter	852
Total	$ 9,616

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