Voluntary Reorganization Under Chapter 11 - Liabilities Subject To Compromise (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Reorganizations [Abstract]
Trade accounts payable	$ 7,893
Accrued royalties	8,169
Accrued compensation	45
Current portion of accrued legal fees and contingencies	6,051
Current portion of lease liability - Operating leases	2,349
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	366
Long-term lease liability - Operating leases	20,483
Long-term portion of accrued legal fees and contingencies	31,160
Liabilities subject to compromise	$ 76,516	$ 0

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