	UNITED STATES
	SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
	Washington, D.C. 20549

	SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 8)*

LAWSON SOFTWARE, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $.01 Par Value

(Title of Class of Securities)

52078P 10 2

(CUSIP Number)

Bruce B. McPheeters, Esq.

General Counsel, Secretary and Senior Vice President

Lawson Software, Inc.

380 Saint Peter Street

St. Paul, Minnesota 55102-1302

(651) 767-7000

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

December 31, 2007

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. o

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

^* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

CUSIP No. 52078P 10 2

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons Lawson Family Investment Company, Ltd.

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
		(a)			o
		(b)			o

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization United States

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With			7.	Sole Voting Power 8,956,965

			8.	Shared Voting Power 0

			9.	Sole Dispositive Power 8,956,965

			10.	Shared Dispositive Power 0

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 8,956,965

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5%

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) PN

CUSIP No. 52078P 10 2

	1.	Names of Reporting Persons H. Richard Lawson and Patricia Lawson

	2.	Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
		(a)			o
		(b)			o

	3.	SEC Use Only

	4.	Source of Funds (See Instructions) PF

	5.	Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e) o

	6.	Citizenship or Place of Organization United States

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With			7.	Sole Voting Power 0

			8.	Shared Voting Power 9,627,845 (1)

			9.	Sole Dispositive Power 0

			10.	Shared Dispositive Power 9,627,845 (1)

	11.	Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 9,627,845 (1)

	12.	Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) o

	13.	Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11) 5.4%

	14.	Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions) IN

(1) Includes 8,956,965 shares held by the Lawson Family Investment Company, Ltd. over which Reporting Persons share voting and dispositive control, 638,666 shares held by H. Richard Lawson and Patricia Lawson as tenants in common and 32,214 shares held by H. Richard Lawson in the Lawson Software 401(k) plan.

This Amendment No. 8 (the “Amendment”) amends the statement on Schedule 13D filed by H. Richard Lawson with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 17, 2001, Amendment No. 1 thereto dated February 5, 2003, Amendment No. 2 thereto dated January 29, 2004, Amendment No. 3 thereto dated February 10, 2005, Amendment No. 4 thereto dated May 10, 2005, Amendment No. 5 thereto dated February 13, 2006 (the “Statement”), Amendment No. 6 thereto dated February 13, 2007 and Amendment No. 7 thereto dated July 31, 2007. This Amendment supplements and, to the extent inconsistent therewith, amends the information set forth in the Statement.

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
	This statement relates to the common stock of Lawson Software, Inc. (the “Issuer”). The Issuer is a Delaware corporation with a principal executive office located at 380 Saint Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102-1302.

Item 2.	Identity and Background
	This statement relates to the common stock of Lawson Software, Inc. (the “Issuer”). The Issuer is a Delaware corporation with a principal executive office located at 380 Saint Peter Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102-1302.

Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	The information previously reported in this Item of the Statement with respect to the source of funds for the Reporting Persons’ investment in securities of the Issuer is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	The information previously reported in this Item of the Statement with respect to the purpose of the Reporting Persons’ investment in securities of the Issuer is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
	(a) As of January 30, 2008, the Reporting Persons are deemed to be the beneficial owner of 9,627,845 shares (the “Shares”) of the Issuer’s Common Stock. These Shares represent approximately 5.4% of the Issuer’s outstanding Common Stock (based upon 178,078,029 outstanding shares as of December 31, 2007). (b) The Reporting Persons share voting and dispositive power with respect to 8,956,965 shares held by the Lawson Family Investment Company, Ltd., 638,666 shares held by H. Richard Lawson and Patricia Lawson as tenants in common, and 32,214 shares held by H. Richard Lawson in the Lawson Software 401(k) plan. (c) During the 60 day period preceding the filing of this report, the Lawson Family Investment Company, Ltd. has not sold any shares of the Issuer’s Common Stock. (d) Not applicable. (e) Not applicable.

Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	All of the Shares of the Issuer's Common Stock beneficially owned by H. Richard Lawson are subject to a Registration Rights Agreement dated February 23, 2001 among the Issuer and the stockholders named therein, which is included as Exhibit 10.15 to the Issuer's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on June 20, 2001.

Item 7.	Material to be Filed as Exhibits
	The information previously reported in this Item of the Statement with respect to exhibits is incorporated by reference herein.

Signature

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

	January 30, 2008
	Date
	/s/ H. Richard Lawson
	H. Richard Lawson, Individually

	/s/ Patricia Lawson
	Patricia Lawson, Individually

	LAWSON FAMILY INVESTMENT COMPANY, LTD.

	/s/ H. Richard Lawson
	H. Richard Lawson