Note 13 - Other Long-term Liabilities - Other Long-term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accrued contingent consideration (earn-out)	$ 9,079	$ 9,731
Present value of non-competition payments	9,746	8,855
Other	722	676
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 19,547	$ 19,262

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