Restructuring charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Restructuring charges

Schedule of cash components and activity associated with the realignment of workforce and business

	Balance as of						Balance as of
	January 1, 2015		Charges		Cash Payment		December 31, 2015
Severance and benefits	$	195,773	$	218,850	$	414,623	$	—
Legal expenses and other		—		27,952		27,952		—
Total restructuring charges	$	195,773	$	246,802	$	442,575	$	—

The table below sets forth the cash components and activity associated with the realignment of the workforce and business for the year ended December 31, 2014:

	Balance as of						Balance as of
	January 1, 2014		Charges		Cash Payment		December 31, 2014
Severance and benefits	$	—	$	987,994	$	792,221	$	195,773
Legal expenses and other		—		54,373		54,373		—
Total restructuring charges	$	—	$	1,042,367	$	846,594	$	195,773