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Operating leases, commitments and security deposit
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Operating Leases Commitments and Security Deposit [Abstract]  
Operating leases, commitments [Text Block]
Note 9. Operating leases, commitments and security deposit
 
On August 20, 2014, the Company entered into a First Lease Modification and Extension Agreement, extending for a period of one year the current lease on the Harrison office. The lease expires on November 30, 2015.
 
Total lease rental expense for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, was $27 and $30, respectively. Total lease rental expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, was $69 and $92, respectively.
 
On October 26, 2015, the Company entered into an Office License Agreement commencing December 1, 2015. The term expires on November 30, 2016 and carries a monthly fee of $4. The Company paid a refundable service retainer of $6 and a non–refundable set up fee of $1.
 
On September 28, 2015, the Company provided Robert Ladd, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Traversa, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, with written notices of its intent not to renew their employment agreements. The employment agreements will expire in accordance with their terms on November 30, 2015.
 
On October 7, 2015, the Company entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with Robert Ladd, its Chief Executive Officer and President, effective October 1, 2015. The agreement amends and restates in its entirety the employment agreement entered into between the Company and Mr. Ladd on November 19, 2012 and amended January 28, 2014.The term of the agreement shall expire on November 30, 2016, subject to automatic renewals of one year. The agreement provides for a base salary of $199 per year. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company also granted Mr. Ladd 200,000 shares of unregistered common stock. Mr. Ladd is eligible for bonus compensation and equity awards as may be approved in the discretion of the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors.  Upon termination of his employment for reasons other than death, disability, or cause or upon resignation for good reason, Mr. Ladd will be entitled to a severance payment equal to the higher of the aggregate amount of his base salary for the then remaining term of the agreement or twelve times the average monthly base salary paid or accrued during the three full calendar months immediately preceding such termination. All unvested stock options shall immediately vest and the exercise period of such options shall be extended to the later of the longest period permitted by the Company’s stock option plans or ten years following the termination date. The agreement also contains non–compete and change of control provisions.