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Special Charges By Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	$ 10,419	$ 2,775	$ 10,846	$ 29,557	$ 29,600
Corporate Finance / Restructuring
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	6,331	771	6,399	11,332
Forensic and Litigation Consulting
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	1,938	468	2,111	8,276
Economic Consulting
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	15	173	11	991
Technology
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	2	148	16	3,114
Strategic Communications
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	2	201	66	4,712
Total Reportable Segments
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	8,288	1,761	8,603	28,425
Unallocated Corporate
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	$ 2,131	$ 1,014	$ 2,243	$ 1,132

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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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