Starbucks settles dispute with ex-exec

SEATTLE Starbucks Corp. said it has settled a lawsuit against former executive Paul Twohig, who the coffeehouse chain alleged violated a non-compete agreement when he accepted a job at rival Dunkin’ Donuts.

As part of the settlement, Twohig, who earlier this month joined Dunkin’ as its new brand operating officer, will be able to complete a standard four-week orientation program for Dunkin’ executives but then must