By Marc Tepper, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

This year, large retailers across the nation are opening their doors even earlier to kick off the holiday shopping season. Will earlier openings alleviate some of the spectacular lines and massive crowds, or will they simply hasten them? More importantly, what liability issues do retailers face from Black Friday sales in general?

Insured retailers who offer big savings on Black Friday can save themselves big headaches by following some simple tips for avoiding premises liability.

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