In preparing for a key asbestos litigation case, DuPont is going off shore for a large segment of its legal services.

The risky move has the potential to save DuPont an expected 40% to 60% on some key document work. If the venture works out, the company could cut up to $6 million from its annual $200 million a year in legal expenditures.

But critics note that relying on foreigners could be costly in the long run, particularly if the quality of the work is suspect, or not completed in a timely manner.

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