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Special Charges By Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	$ 26,782	$ 15,212	$ 26,782	$ 15,212
Corporate Finance / Restructuring
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges			11,116
Forensic And Litigation Consulting
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges			7,253
Economic Consulting
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges			818
Technology
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges			2,966
Strategic Communications
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges			4,511
Total Reportable Segments
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges			26,664
Unallocated Corporate
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges			$ 118

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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with non-recurring activities related to our global branding strategy and other strategic branding decisions, a realignment of our workforce and consolidation of office locations.

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