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Special Charges By Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	$ 9,364	$ 400	$ 9,364	$ 427	$ 38,400
Operating Segments
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges				315
Operating Segments | Corporate Finance / Restructuring
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges				68
Operating Segments | Forensic and Litigation Consulting
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges				173
Operating Segments | Economic Consulting
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges				(4)
Operating Segments | Technology
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges				14
Operating Segments | Strategic Communications
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges				64
Unallocated Corporate
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	$ 9,364		$ 9,364	$ 112

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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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