Business briefs for Dec. 19, 2003

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Friday, Dec. 19, 2003 | 11:08 a.m.

LOS ANGELES:

Revived merger talks between Kirk Kerkorian's Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and Time Warner Inc. created a buzz in the entertainment industry Thursday over the DVD and cable prospects of a massive film library under one corporate roof, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.

WASHINGTON:

A federal appeals court today rejected efforts by the recording industry to compel the nation's Internet providers to turn over names of subscribers suspected of illegally swapping music online.

SAN FRANCISCO:

RealNetworks filed a $1 billion antitrust lawsuit Thursday accusing Microsoft of using its monopoly power to restrict competition and limit consumer choice in digital media markets. Microsoft disputed the charges.