Note 14 - Other Long-term Liabilities - Other Long-term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Accrued contingent consideration (earn-out)	$ 7,857	$ 9,568
Present value of non-competition payments	6,683	8,155
Other	500	497
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 15,040	$ 18,220

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