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Special Charges By Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	$ 5,347	$ 10,419	$ 14,711	$ 10,846
Operating Segments
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	426	8,288	426	8,603
Operating Segments | Corporate Finance / Restructuring
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	84	6,331	84	6,399
Operating Segments | Forensic and Litigation Consulting
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	308	1,938	308	2,111
Operating Segments | Economic Consulting
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	12	15	12	11
Operating Segments | Technology
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	19	2	19	16
Operating Segments | Strategic Communications
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	3	2	3	66
Unallocated Corporate
Special Charges [Line Items]
Special charges	$ 4,921	$ 2,131	$ 14,285	$ 2,243

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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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