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Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 460
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 3
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2019	Mar. 25, 2019	Oct. 17, 2017	Jun. 30, 2019	Feb. 25, 2019
Siu Settlement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Receivable from applicable insurance	$ 6,250				$ 7,500
Settlement awarded in attorney's fees	$ 1,250
Definitive settlement agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement amount, common fund established			$ 295,000
Proposed Securities Class Action Settlement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement amount, common fund established		$ 45,000		$ 45,000