This article explains the legality of online streaming in the USA and Europe. It clarifies that streaming itself is not illegal, but streaming copyrighted material for profit is. The article also mentions that legitimate companies with streaming as part of their business model are not targeted by the law. In Europe, watching illicit movies on a browser-based streaming site is permissible, but downloading a movie for later viewing is illegal. The article concludes by stating that the European Court of Justice will have to make a decision on the matter.