ers that conclusion. 32. "As a general matter, this Court will adhere to its own decision at an earlier stage of the litigation." United States v. Plugh, 648 F.3d 118, 123 (2d Cir. 2011). The "law of the case doctrine is subject to limited exceptions made for compelling reasons," such as where there

ot depart from this sound policy absent cogent or compelling reasons."). Maxwell has offered no persuasive reason, let alone a "compelling" reason, Plugh, 648 F.3d at 123, for this Court to reverse its prior decision. 33. The only new events that Maxwell cites as justification for her request that