Third Webinar of 2010

Scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, 2010, Noon EST

What Happens When the FTC Calls:

An Antitrust Primer for Retailers Focused on Pending Mall Consolidation

 

Many retailers are talking about what Simon Property Group’s proposed acquisitions of Prime and General Growth Properties will mean for their tenancy costs. And they are even more concerned about interacting with the Federal Trade Commission because they are unfamiliar with how the FTC analyzes such transactions, both substantively and procedurally. This webinar will explain the FTC merger review process, covering the basics of how the FTC gathers information and the role of customer views in the FTC’s antitrust analysis. Experienced antitrust counsel will provide guidance on the substantive issues the FTC will be focusing on, and the significance of the retailer’s input in the FTC’s decision making.

Moderator:   Greg Call, Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP  

Panelists:    Rob Lipstein, Co-Chair, Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust Group 
                   Randy Smith, Co-Chair, Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust Group  

Randy and Rob will speak from the perspective of over 30 years each of experience in antitrust investigations, handling major merger matters before the FTC for companies such as DuPont, Alcoa and Reed Elsevier, and representing interested customers and suppliers as 3^rd parties in FTC investigations and litigations.

The Panel will also cover:
What to expect should the FTC call, how to engage the FTC if it doesn’t call and you have concerns, the most productive way to interact with the FTC, and the confidential information protections available to retailers. 

This webinar is limited to 100 participants. The cost to NRTA members in good standing is $25 and $50 to non-members. This fee is non-refundable. All webinar reservations must be made using the online registration form and the credit card only option provided (no checks accepted). To reserve your spot click here.

Annual Conference Emphasizes Commercial Tenant Best Practices
September 26-29, 2010 • Anaheim Marriott Hotel - Anaheim, CA

NRTA's Annual Conference program is focused on the commercial real estate lease challenges and effective lease administration best practices in a recession-strained economy.

The 2010 Annual Conference is a profit-building resource for professionals responsible for real estate lease administration and real estate occupancy management. The education curriculum pays significant attention to cost saving and profit recovery best practices. This year's conference consists of 40 courses and 20 discussion sessions.

The 3-day program fosters interaction between conference participants. Popular breakfast roundtable discussion groups enhance valuable peer networking opportunities.

Who Should Attend:  Lease administrators, attorneys, paralegals, accountants, auditors and other real estate professionals responsible for managing commercial lease portfolios.

For registration and conference information visit NRTA's National Conference page.

New FASB Lease Accounting Standard
To Be Featured Presentation at Annual Conference

Featured conference speaker William Bosco will address the new FASB lease accounting standard currently in development and its impact on retailers: predicted average drops of over 5% in earnings and potential first year increases in lease expend predicted average drops of over 5% in earnings and potential first year increases in lease expenses for a 3-year lease of 7% and 21% for a 10-year lease. Many retailers will experience a 10–20% increase in reported lease costs.

 

Mr. Bosco is a recognized expert in lease accounting with 33 years of experience, and is currently serving on the FASB/IASB Working Group to develop the new lease accounting standard to replace FAS 13.

New FASB Lease Accounting Standard—
additional information source

As many people are aware, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is in the process of developing a new lease accounting standard. For those who would like information beyond what was offered in our March 3rd webinar, please see the article titled 'No IFRS Requirement Until 2015 or Later Under New SEC Timeline' in the Journal of Accountancy.  http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20102656.htm 

The NRTA extends a warm welcome to the following NEW companies who have joined the growing ranks of NRTA Membership since May 1, 2009.