Note 15 - Other Long-term Liabilities - Other Long-term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accrued contingent consideration (earn-out)	$ 9,568	$ 5,188
Present value of non-competition payments	8,155	9,321
Other	497	676
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 18,220	$ 15,185

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